Angiokeratoma circumscriptum of the index finger in a child.
A case of angiokeratoma circumscriptum in an unusual location is described and the literature reviewed. Angiokeratoma's clinical resemblance to malignant melanoma is emphasized. Excisional biopsy is advocated as treatment when the diagnosis is in doubt.
D000794:Angiokeratoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*