Language
English
Publication Date
9-1-2025
Journal
Archives of Plastic Surgery
DOI
10.1055/a-2665-2132
PMID
40979908
PMCID
PMC12445947
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
9-18-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign, often self-limited granulomatous skin condition that typically resolves spontaneously. Treatment is often not required, but topical and injectional corticosteroids are the most common interventions. Excision is effective for diagnosis and temporary treatment, but usually not considered curative. This case report describes the unconventional treatment of a recurrent biopsy-proven GA of the index finger. Due to the combination of the recalcitrant nodules interfering with function and patient preference, the nodules were excised multiple times. Ultimately requiring reconstruction with a pedicled radial forearm flap, the patient thereafter received radiation therapy to prevent recurrence, the combination of which has not been previously described in the literature. The patient was treated successfully without evidence of recurrence at 18 months.
Keywords
granuloma annulare, radiation therapy, finger nodule, radial forearm
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Austin Y Jiang, Linda K Green, and David Netscher, "Excision and Regional Flap Reconstruction with Radiation Therapy of Granuloma Annulare of the Digit: A Case Report" (2025). Faculty and Staff Publications. 5583.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/5583
Included in
Allergy and Immunology Commons, Biological Phenomena, Cell Phenomena, and Immunity Commons, Pathology Commons