However, cholesterol granulomas are something entirely different. These are small cyst-like growths that can form on the bone next to your middle ear (called the petrous apex) due to inflammation.

Dermatitis. 2008;19(5):E26-E29. Histopathologic examination revealed sarcoidal granulomas, which can fit with an allergic contact granuloma, but sarcoidosis also had to be considered especially ...

A case of sarcoidal-type allergic contact granuloma due to palladium is presented. The patient developed papulonodular lesions at the right earlobe after ear piercing, which after 3 to 4 years ...