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CASE REPORT

Angioma Serpiginosum in Bilateral Distribution in a Male Child: A Rare Entity with Unusual Presentation

Jasleen Kaur, Karuna Thapar, Simplepreet Kaur, Riya K Kalra

Keywords : Angioma serpiginosum, Bilateral distribution, Dermoscopy

Citation Information : Kaur J, Thapar K, Kaur S, Kalra RK. Angioma Serpiginosum in Bilateral Distribution in a Male Child: A Rare Entity with Unusual Presentation. Curr Trends Diagn Treat 2017; 1 (2):94-95.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10055-0022

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2018

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Angioma serpiginosum is a rare benign vascular condition which is characterized by the presence of multiple, minute, erythematous angiomatous macules or patches present in linear blaschkoid, gyrate, or serpiginous patterns. It usually affects lower extremities and buttocks. Involvement of upper trunk and extremities is rare. Histologically, there is dilatation of blood vessels in papillary dermis. Dermoscopic findings reveal presence of oval-to-round red lagoons. It shows female preponderance. Hence, we report a rare case of angioma serpiginosum in a male child with bilateral distribution.


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