2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000500013
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Autoimmune thyroiditis presenting as interstitial granulomatous dermatitis

Abstract: Abstract:A 54-year-old female presented with recurrent, widespread, erythematous, painful plaques, over a 3-month period. Skin biopsy was compatible with interstitial granulomatous dermatitis. Additional investigation revealed hypothyroidism and positive anti-thyroid antibodies. Normalization of thyroid function and high-potency topical corticosteroids provided only transitory improvement of the dermatosis. Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis is a histologic inflammatory reaction, with variable cutaneous exp… Show more

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“…It is a distinct histopathological entity that is associated with a number of autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis,1 systemic lupus erythaematosus,2–6 autoimmune thyroiditis,7 antiphospholipid syndrome,8 etc. It is, therefore, postulated to have an immune-mediated aetiology 9.…”
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“…It is a distinct histopathological entity that is associated with a number of autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis,1 systemic lupus erythaematosus,2–6 autoimmune thyroiditis,7 antiphospholipid syndrome,8 etc. It is, therefore, postulated to have an immune-mediated aetiology 9.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…2,3 However, other cutaneous lesions have also been described, such as erythematous or hyperchromic papules, subcutaneous plaques, and lesions with annular shapes, which generally affect the side walls of the thorax, armpits, abdomen, and medial surface of the thighs. 3-5 …”
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“…1,4,5 IGDA mainly affects middle-aged women, the rheumatoid factor may be positive or not, and it is associated with a wide range of diseases, such as systemic erythematous lupus, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, auto-immune thyroiditis, autoimmune hepatitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Behcet's disease, pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis, pulmonary silicosis, chronic uveitis, and paraneoplastic syndrome. 1-5 However, the most common association is with rheumatoid arthritis. 3 …”
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