1. Silica granuloma induced by indwelling catheter
Atsuko Kenmochi, MD, Takahiro Satoh, MD, PhD, Ken Igawa, MD, PhD, Hiroo Yokozeki, MD, PhD 
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 
Volume 57, Issue 2, Pages S54-S55 (August 2007)
DOI: /j.jaad
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2. Fig 1
Clinical manifestations. A, Multiple small nodules were noted on the radial aspect of forearms. B, Indwelling catheter.
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3. Fig 2
Histologic features of nodules. A, Aggregates consisting of lymphocytes and histiocytes in the dermis. B, Round translucent particles of varying sizes (arrowheads) were observed in interstitial tissues and within the foreign body giant cells. C, Energy dispersive radiographic spectroscopy revealed that the particles (arrows) contained silicon (Si).
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