Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia

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Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, abbreviated ALHE, is a rare skin pathology.

General

Clinical:

  • Skin papules or nodules.[2]
  • Location: usu. head and neck.

Microscopic

Features:[1]

  • Marked vascular proliferation.
  • Few lymphoid follicles.
  • Moderate eosinophils.

Negative:

  • No fibrosis.

DDx:

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Zaraa, I.; Mlika, M.; Chouk, S.; Chelly, I.; Mokni, M.; Zitouna, M.; Osman, AB. (2011). "Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia: a study of 7 cases.". Dermatol Online J 17 (2): 1. PMID 21382284.
  2. Bartralot, R.; Garcia-Patos, V.; Hueto, J.; Huguet, P.; Raspall, G.; Castells, A. (Apr 1996). "Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia affecting the oral mucosa: report of a case and a review of the literature.". Br J Dermatol 134 (4): 744-8. PMID 8733384.