A case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) of the upper lip

J Dermatol. 2005 Dec;32(12):991-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2005.tb00888.x.

Abstract

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is clinically characterized by intradermal or subcutaneous papules and/or nodules usually occurring in young adults. Lesions in the oral mucosa are extremely rare. We report a case and review the literature of ALHE cases involving the oral mucosa. A 40-year-old man presented with a painless, 20 x 20 mm, submucosal nodule on the upper lip. Histological examination of lip biopsy specimens revealed an increase in many small vessels. The vascular walls consisted of prominent endothelial cells with a histiocytoid appearance, which protruded into the lumen. Many eosinophils and lymphocytes were also seen around the vessels. The diagnosis of ALHE was made from the above findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / diagnosis
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / pathology*
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / surgery
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Eosinophilia / pathology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lip Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lip Diseases / pathology*
  • Lip Diseases / surgery
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome