Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Mimicking A Pyogenic Granuloma

Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in a Pyogenic Granuloma

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis has also been observed with histopathologic findings similar to those of PG. 13 Cases of clear cell hidradenocarcinoma, Masson tumor, and angiosarcoma mimicking PG have also been reported. 14 -16 Despite its commonplace appearance in dermatopathology, some pyogenic granulomas have unusual findings or associations that can be easily overlooked in routine dermatopathology practice.…”

Clinicopathological presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis and its diagnostic algorithm

“…Unusual presentations have been reported around the world. Luna et al has reported in 2014 from Spain a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis which presented as pyogenic granuloma [13]. Study showed that biopsy of leishmanial skin lesion can reveal non specific finding of panniculitis.…”