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[Cutaneous hemangioma associated with eosinophilia]
J G Fuzibet1, M Batt, S Sarzotti
1Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital de Cimiez, Nice.
Journal Des Maladies Vasculaires
|January 1, 1993
Summary
A patient developed a rare intravascular coagulation syndrome linked to a cutaneous angioma and eosinophilic leukocytosis. Early angioma changes may precede life-threatening thrombotic events.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Cutaneous angiomas are benign vascular malformations.
- Intravascular coagulation syndromes can have diverse etiologies.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a cutaneous angioma and developed intravascular coagulation syndrome.
- The syndrome was characterized by eosinophilic leukocytosis and widespread arterial and venous thromboses.
Findings:
- Eosinophilic leukocytosis was noted in conjunction with thrombotic complications.
- Local modifications of the angioma preceded systemic thrombotic events, despite simple surgical excision.
Implications:
- Eosinophilia may play a role in the pathogenesis of thrombotic complications associated with angiomas.
- Early recognition of cutaneous angioma changes could aid in predicting and preventing severe thrombotic events.