Acquired progressive lymphangioma: Case report with partial response to imiquimod 5% cream
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY, cilt.34, sa.6, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2017
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/pde.13283
- Dergi Adı: PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: dermatopathology, hemangiomas, vascular tumors, topical therapy
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Acquired progressive lymphangioma (APL), or benign lymphangioendothelioma, is an unusual entity derived from vascular structures. Clinically and histopathologically it may resemble Kaposi's sarcoma and well-differentiated angiosarcoma, causing a diagnostic problem. We report an individual with APL initially diagnosed with Kaposi's sarcoma who underwent unnecessary laboratory testing. Imiquimod 5% cream stopped the progression of the lesion. Awareness of this rare entity may prevent patients from undergoing excessive testing. Imiquimod may be used as a safe, effective treatment option.