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Charles Haddad1, Judella Haddad-Lacle, Fern Webb
1Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. chaddad2@bellsouth.net
BMJ Case Reports
|July 27, 2013
Summary
A rare capillary hemangioma appeared on a boy's chest after an injury. Surgical removal was successful, with no regrowth and minimal scarring, confirming this unusual presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Traumatic injuries can rarely lead to vascular anomalies.
- Capillary hemangiomas are common benign vascular tumors, typically presenting in infancy.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old male presented with a raised, easily bleeding chest lesion 2-3 weeks post-trauma.
- The lesion's appearance was atypical for common post-traumatic skin reactions.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the lesion as a capillary hemangioma.
- Surgical shave excision with electrocautery achieved complete removal.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of atypical capillary hemangioma development following trauma in older children.
- Prompt surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes with minimal scarring.
- Further research into trauma-induced vascular lesions in pediatric patients is warranted.
