Asymptomatic Annular Lesions in a 54-year-old Woman: A Quiz
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Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma, AEGCG, Granuloma annulare, GA, AG, Actinic granuloma, Granulomatous skin disease, Elastophagocytosis, Multinucleated giant cells, Annular skin lesions, Non-infectious granulomatous conditions, Differential diagnosis of annular plaquesDownloads
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