Foreign-body granuloma
Well-circumscribed granulomatous infiltrate within the dermis.
The epidermis is spared.
Foreign-body granuloma
LEGEND
Granulomas characterized by collections of histiocytes without neutrophils
The absence of neutrophils argues against a deep granulomatous infection
Multinucleated giant cells
Foreign-body granuloma – polarized light
Foreign material is visualized as a bright birefringent point, confirming its presence
