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Granulomatous Diseases of Unknown Etiology

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Dermatology

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This chapter deals with skin diseases of unknown etiology and the common microscopic feature of which is a granulomatous inflammation. Clinically typical of all granulomatous dermatoses are reddish brown or reddish blue skin lesions and a chronic course.

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    Professor Dr. med., Dr. med. h.c. mult. Otto Braun-Falco

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    Professor Dr. med. Gerd Plewig

  3. Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Medizinischen Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 2400, Lübeck 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med. Helmut H. Wolff

  4. Dermatology — Dermatopathology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, 200 First Street SW, 55905, Rochester, MN, USA

    Professor Richard K. Winkelmann MD

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Braun-Falco, O., Plewig, G., Wolff, H.H., Winkelmann, R.K. (1991). Granulomatous Diseases of Unknown Etiology. In: Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-00181-3_50

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