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Disseminated lobular capillary haemangioma
Karen Behne1, Ivan Robertson, David Weedon
1Department of Dermatology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. karenbehne@yahoo.com.au
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|November 9, 2002
Summary
Disseminated lobular capillary haemangioma is a rare vascular condition presenting as widespread skin lesions. This case report highlights its benign course and spontaneous resolution without underlying cause.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Vascular Biology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Disseminated lobular capillary haemangioma (LCH) is a rare vascular proliferation.
- Reports of this condition are scarce, necessitating further clinical documentation.
Observation:
- A 58-year-old woman developed multiple widespread vascular lesions over 5 weeks.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of disseminated LCH.
- No underlying etiological factors or associated disorders were identified.
Findings:
- The vascular lesions resolved spontaneously within 2 months without any treatment.
- Disseminated LCH is generally not associated with underlying systemic disorders or malignancy.
- The etiology of disseminated LCH remains unclear, but the course is typically benign.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on disseminated LCH.
- It underscores the benign and self-limiting nature of this vascular anomaly.
- Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential triggers for disseminated LCH.