A Case of Microvenular Hemangioma on the Scalp.
- Author:
Hyun Ju YOO
1
;
Hong Jin JOO
;
Jung Eun KIM
;
Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. johnkang@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Microvenular hemangioma;
Reticular dermis;
Scalp;
Vascular Lesion
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arm;
Capillaries;
Dermis;
Female;
Hemangioma*;
Humans;
Leg;
Scalp*;
Venules
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2014;52(6):410-412
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Microvenular hemangioma is a relatively rare, acquired, and slow-growing benign vascular lesion that usually arises as a small, reddish papule or plaque in young to middle-aged individuals. It commonly occurs on the arms, trunk, or legs. Histologically, it consists of irregular branching capillaries and venules involving the full thickness of the reticular dermis. A 38-year-old woman presented for 3 years with a solitary reddish nodule on the scalp. Histological examination showed irregular venules throughout the dermis. We report this case of microvenular hemangioma developing on the scalp, an unusual location.
