Multiple agminated superficial arteriovenous haemangioma on the scalp

ABSTRACT We describe a patient with an unusual presentation of multiple arteriovenous haemangioma (AVH) grouped in one area of the scalp. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological, X‐ray and ultrasound studies. These lesion represent a rare, benign, acquired vascular hamartomatous formation that a...

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Published in:	Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 596 - 597
Main Authors:	Grunwald, MH, Cagnano, E, Barki, Y, Halevy, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01-09-2003
Subjects:	Adult arteriovenous haemangioma Biopsy, Needle Female Follow-Up Studies Hemangioma - diagnosis Hemangioma - pathology Hemangioma - surgery Humans Immunohistochemistry Neoplasm Staging Risk Assessment Scalp Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis Skin Neoplasms - pathology Skin Neoplasms - surgery Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	ABSTRACT We describe a patient with an unusual presentation of multiple arteriovenous haemangioma (AVH) grouped in one area of the scalp. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological, X‐ray and ultrasound studies. These lesion represent a rare, benign, acquired vascular hamartomatous formation that arises from the suprapapillary vascular plexus.
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ISSN:	0926-9959 1468-3083
DOI:	10.1046/j.1468-3083.2003.00811.x