Idiopathic Facial Aseptic Granuloma: A Case Report
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG), an exclusive pediatric dermatosis, is typically characterized by one or more asymptomatic erythematous nodules on the face. While its etiology remains elusive, there are suggestions that it could be a manifestation of childhood rosacea. This case report sheds light on a five-year-old male with an erythematous nodule on the right nasolabial fold, conclusively diagnosed as IFAG through histopathological examination. A detailed overview of the clinical approach, treatment, and outcome is presented, contributing valuable insights to the sparse literature on this rare condition.
Authors
- Sónia Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6936-2048)
- João Patrocínio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2940-2463)
- Óscar Dias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1765-7178)
- Sara Turpin
- Pedro Garrido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1048-3056)
Institutions
- Hospital Samaritano de São Paulo (BR)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Samaritan Hospital (US)
- Hospital de Santa Maria (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95862
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00