Acquired elastotic hemangioma: A clinicopathologic variant of hemangioma

Acquired elastotic hemangioma: A diagnosis to keep in mind

“…They show a strong predilection for the extensor surfaces of the forearms, but may also be found on the lower lip, shoulder, nose, and neck [2]. Clinically, aquired elastotic hemangioma may be confused with a superficial basal cell or Bowen's disease [1]. Histologically, the classic finding is a band-like proliferation of capillary blood vessels arranged parallel to the epidermis and confined to the superficial dermis [3].…”

“…This lesion classically occurs in middle aged or elderly women with the mean age of 64 years. Clinically, it presents as an irregularly shaped, slowly growing, well defined, non-blanching, erythematous to violaceous plaque, ranging from 2 to 5cm in diameter [1]. Generally the lesions are asymptomatic, but occasionally can be painful.…”

“…A distinctive clinicopathological presentation allowed the authors to consider this condition as a separate entity [1][2]. This lesion classically occurs in middle aged or elderly women with the mean age of 64 years.…”

“…Acquired elastotic hemangioma (AEH) is a recently proposed entity described by Requena et al [1] and since there only 10 cases have been reported in litterature. A distinctive clinicopathological presentation allowed the authors to consider this condition as a separate entity [1][2].…”

“…Acquired elastotic hemangioma is a recently identified variant of hemangioma, firstly reported in 2002 by Requena et al [1]. Characteristically it is described as a slow growing, solitary erythematous, well defined and asymptomatic plaque which usually develops on sun damaged skin of upper extremities lesion.…”