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Timothy J. Riordan, M.D.; Wilbert Sachs, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1956;73(4):413-420.

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Granulomatosis Disciformis Chronica et Progressiva (Miescher)? Presented by DR. C. T. NELSON.

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B. M., white man, aged 42. Previously presented at the Metropolitan Dermatological Society, Oct. 21, 1954 (Society Transactions, A. M. A. ARCH. DERMAT. 71:269-270 [Feb.] 1955).

Approximately five years ago the patient noted the appearance of a slowly enlarging patch of violaceous-brown pigmentation on the left anterior tibial area. This gradually increased in size and became firm, smooth, and darker in color. There was no ulceration, and the eruption remained asymptomatic. About a year ago another similar patch began to appear on the left anterior tibial area just below the left knee. This also has slowly increased in size. The patient's past history was noncontributory. He had no previous eruptions.

There are two firm, slightly elevated nontender brown plaques on the left anterior tibial area. The surfaces are slightly . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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