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Cellular angiolipoma

A B Kanik1, C H Oh, J Bhawan

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02118-2515, USA.

The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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This case highlights angiolipoma, a vascular tumor. Multiple eruptive vascular lesions can occur without underlying immunosuppression or malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Angiolipomas are benign vascular tumors.
  • Multiple or eruptive vascular lesions can be concerning for malignancy or immunosuppression.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old man presented with a 5-year history of multiple tender lesions on his extremities and trunk.
  • Biopsy revealed encapsulated subcutaneous nodules composed almost entirely of small, well-formed blood vessels, with some containing fibrin thrombi.

Findings:

  • The lesion was predominantly vascular (>99.9%), with minimal adipose tissue, consistent with a variant of angiolipoma.
  • This presentation challenges the assumption that multiple vascular lesions always indicate serious underlying conditions.

Implications:

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  • Dermatologists and pathologists should consider angiolipoma in the differential diagnosis of multiple eruptive vascular lesions.
  • This case emphasizes that not all such lesions signify malignancy or immunosuppression, potentially avoiding unnecessary aggressive workups.