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Acquired port-wine stains
S M Dinehart1, R K Parker, A J Herzberg
1Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 27705.
International Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Acquired port-wine stains mimic congenital ones but appear after birth. Laser treatment shows promising results, indicating similarity in clinical and histological aspects.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Vascular Lesions
- Laser Therapy
Background:
- Acquired port-wine stains are rare vascular lesions clinically resembling congenital port-wine stains.
- These lesions are acquired postnatally, distinguishing them from congenital forms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical and histological characteristics of acquired port-wine stains.
- To evaluate the efficacy of laser treatment for acquired port-wine stains.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and histological data from ten patients with acquired port-wine stains were analyzed.
- Seven patients underwent laser treatment using either copper vapor or pulsed dye laser.
Main Results:
- Many acquired port-wine stains appear to be idiopathic.
- Histological examination revealed vascular dilation similar to congenital port-wine stains.
- Laser treatment yielded excellent results in four patients, good in one, and poor in two.
Conclusions:
- Acquired port-wine stains share clinical morphology and histological findings with congenital port-wine stains.
- Laser therapy demonstrates potential efficacy in treating acquired port-wine stains, despite some variations in outcomes.