Granuloma annulare of the eyelid: A case report and review of the literature

Granuloma annulare is a benign, relatively common dermatosis of childhood, Lesions typically occur on the extremities and resolve spontaneously over a period of several months to years. Localized facial involvement is rare, W e report a case of granuloma annulare confined to the left eyelid. The lite rature on periocular granuloma annulare is reviewed, This diagnosis should be considered for any acquired papules of the periorbital area, especially if there is a history of antecedent trauma, Unnecessary surgical excision c an then be avoided.