Cryotherapy in the treatment of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia.
BACKGROUND
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a benign and very rare skin disorder of uncertain etiology. It occurs in both dermal and subcutaneous forms, which are regarded as variants of the same condition. Clinically, it is characterised by solitary or multiple, red to brown cutaneous papules or nodules, usually located on the head and neck. ALHE occurs mainly in young to middle-aged adults, and more frequently affects women.


METHODS
A 36-year-old Caucasian woman with a one-year history of ALHE is presented. The diagnosis of this rare entity was based on the clinical and histological examination.


CONCLUSIONS
Although there are many methods of treatment, the final result is not always satisfactory for patient. We present our case as a reminder that cryotherapy can be regarded as an easy, safe and successful method of treatment in some patients.
Woźniacka
Anna
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Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Łódź, Poland. wozniacka@bmp.net.pl
Omulecki
Anastazy
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Torzecka
Jolanta D
JD
D000328:Adult; D000796:Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans