Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia: a classic clinical presentation with histologic features of angiosarcoma

Dermatol Surg. 2002 Aug;28(8):772-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.02006.x.

Abstract

Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a rare disease manifested by the proliferation of morphologically distinct endothelial cells.

Objective: To illustrate by a case report the clinical and varied histopathologic findings of ALHE.

Methods: A 29-year-old woman presented with a clinical picture of ALHE but had several histologic features of angiosarcoma.

Results: Management of this patient included repeat biopsies of the lesions, excision of the involved areas, careful histologic examination of the entire specimen, and appropriate follow-up.

Conclusion: ALHE may present with various histologic features. Knowledge of the spectrum of benign and malignant vascular neoplasms helps manage these challenging cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / pathology*
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology