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Published on: May 1, 2015
Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma is a lymphatic proliferation
Lei Wang1, Shuang Wang, Tianwen Gao
1Department of Dermatology, Xijing hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changlexi Road, 710032 Xian, China.
Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma (EAH) shows lymphatic vessel proliferation, indicated by Prox1 and D2-40 markers. Researchers suggest renaming it eccrine lymphangiomatous hamartoma based on these findings.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Histogenesis
- Immunohistochemistry
Background:
- Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma (EAH) is a vascular hamartoma.
- Characterized by abnormal proliferation of blood vessels and eccrine glands.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate immunohistochemical markers D2-40 and Prox1 in EAH.
- Gain insight into the histogenesis of EAH.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed 21 diagnosed cases of EAH.
- Performed immunohistochemical staining for D2-40 and Prox1.
Main Results:
- Prox1 was positive in all cases' endothelial cells.
- D2-40 was positive in 3 cases and focally positive in 18 cases' endothelial cells.
Conclusions:
- EAH demonstrates lymphatic proliferation.
- Suggest renaming EAH to eccrine lymphangiomatous hamartoma.
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