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Generalized Granuloma Annulare Associated with Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

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  • tang, hongqu

  • cai, yanli

  • April 20, 2026

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    Generalized granuloma annulare (GGA) was observed in an elderly female patient linked to lung adenocarcinoma.

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    The patient presented with widespread papules and plaques, accompanied by pruritus lasting for one year.

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    Dermatological assessment revealed annular papules of varying sizes on the head, neck, trunk, and extremities.

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    Histopathological analysis showed epidermal hyperkeratosis and a palisading histiocytic infiltrate in the dermis.

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    Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration confirmed the presence of atypical cells indicative of adenocarcinoma.

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Generalized Granuloma Annulare Associated with Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report

  • by tang, hongqu , cai, yanli

  • April 20, 2026

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