Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia responsive to pulsed dye laser.

Abstract

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an uncommon, benign, but potentially disfiguring vascular proliferation. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia commonly affects women in the third decade. Although a benign process, significant morbidity can occur including bleeding, pain, and disfigurement. Several therapies have been attempted including curettage, cryotherapy, retinoids, excision, and various lasers. We report on a case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia responding to pulsed dye laser therapy (585 nm) (SPTL-1a, Candela Corp, Wayland, Mass).

• Authors: Timothy G Abrahamson, David A Davis
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 49 Issue 2 Suppl Case Reports Pg. S195-6 (Aug 2003) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12894122 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia (diagnosis, radiotherapy)
• Ear, External (radiation effects)
• Esthetics
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Low-Level Light Therapy (methods)
• Severity of Illness Index
• Treatment Outcome