Linear angioma serpiginosum

Pediatr Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;20(2):167-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2003.20217.x.

Abstract

Angioma serpiginosum distributed in a linear fashion along the upper extremity of an adolescent boy is described. Histopathologic examination revealed the characteristic numerous thick-walled capillaries in the dermal papillae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arm
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemangioma / pathology*
  • Hemangioma / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / physiopathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / physiopathology