Milker granuloma L92.3

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Milker Granulation Node; Milker panaritium

Definition
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Foreign body granuloma as a result of a cow's hair penetrating the corium. S.a.u. Barbershop granuloma.

Localization
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Nail fold or skin fold between two fingers.

Differential diagnosis
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Therapy
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  • Surgical removal of the foreign body or total excision of the entire lesion.
  • The accompanying inflammatory reaction can be treated with intralesional injections of glucocorticoids such as triamcinolone (e.g. Volon A 10 crystal suspension diluted 1:4 with local anaesthetics such as mepivacaine).
  • In case of superinfection, additional moist compresses with antiseptic additives such as potassium permanganate (light pink) or quinolinol (e.g. Chinosol 1:1000 or R042 ).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020