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Cherry angiomas associated with exposure to bromides.

A D Cohen1, E Cagnano, D A Vardy

  • 1Dermatology Institute, Clalit Health Services, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Faculty for Health Sciences, Beer-Sheva, Israel. arcohen@bgumail.bgu.ac.il

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 13, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Exposure to brominated compounds may cause cherry angiomas. Further controlled studies are needed to confirm the link between bromide exposure and these common vascular lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Cherry angiomas are common skin lesions, but their cause is not well understood.
  • The pathogenesis and etiology of these vascular proliferations require further investigation.

Observation:

  • Two laboratory technicians with prolonged exposure to brominated compounds developed numerous cherry angiomas.
  • The lesions appeared on the trunk and extremities of the affected individuals.

Findings:

  • A potential association between occupational exposure to bromides and the development of cherry angiomas is suggested.
  • This case report highlights a possible environmental trigger for these vascular lesions.

Implications:

  • Further controlled studies are warranted to investigate the link between bromide exposure and cherry angioma formation.

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  • Understanding the etiology of cherry angiomas could lead to preventative measures for individuals with occupational chemical exposure.