Spontaneous Regression Of Generalized Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia With Eosinophilia In A 2-year-old Boy
Koizumi, H., Okuyama, R., Tagami, H., & Aiba, S. (2008). spontaneous regression of generalized angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia in a 2-year-old boy. Acta dermato-venereologica, 88(4), 395–396. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-0437
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Disease Location
Blood vessels, right fore-arm, right upper eyelid, legs, abdomen and scalp
Personal Characteristics
2 years-old japanese boy.
Clinical Characteristics
Tumor on his left upper arm of 1-month duration with tendency to bleed after trauma. Tumour increased in size and small nodules developed around. 2.5 x 2 cm ulcerating tumour in the lateral side of the left elbow. Similar toumours also developed in legs, abdomen, eyelid and scalp. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (alhe) diagnosed.
Remission Characteristics
Improvement noted with a decreased in size and a slightly grey appearance on surface of tumours. Complete resolution after 6 months of diagnosis
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Patient treated conservatively with an ordinary dressing alone. Patient's parents refused treatment as corticosteroid injection.