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Disseminated lobular capillary hemangioma: two case reports
Müzeyyen Gönül1, Ulker Gul, Hulya Gunduz
1Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
The Journal of Dermatology
|February 14, 2006
Summary
Disseminated lobular capillary hemangioma (pyogenic granuloma) can occur without associated disorders. This report details two rare cases of sudden-onset disseminated lesions in young adults, highlighting a potential for isolated presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lobular capillary hemangioma, or pyogenic granuloma, is a common benign skin neoplasm.
- Its etiology is unknown, and it typically presents as a solitary lesion.
- Disseminated forms are rare and often linked to other medical conditions.
Observation:
- Two patients, aged 17 and 33, presented with sudden onset of disseminated lobular capillary hemangiomas.
- No history of trauma was reported in either case.
- Histopathology confirmed lobular capillary hemangioma in all lesions.
Findings:
- Despite the disseminated nature, no significant associated disorders were identified in either patient.
- One patient had mental retardation, and the other had a small liver hemangioma.
- These cases represent disseminated lobular capillary hemangioma occurring without a clear underlying disorder.
Implications:
- These findings suggest that disseminated lobular capillary hemangioma can manifest idiopathically.
- Further research may elucidate potential triggers or predispositions for this rare presentation.
- Clinicians should consider isolated disseminated pyogenic granuloma in their differential diagnoses.