Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma: a case report and review of the literature.
Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma (EAH) is a rare, benign condition recognized histologically by increased numbers of eccrine elements, as well as numerous vascular channels. Patients typically present with a solitary, sometimes enlarging, nodule of the extremities usually appearing at birth or arising during childhood. When symptomatic, EAH may be associated with hyperhidrosis or pain. We report a case of EAH on the calf of a young girl; review all other known documented cases in the literature; and summarize the clinical characteristics, histologic findings, and prognosis of this uncommon entity.
Martinelli
Paul T
PT
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Tschen
Jaime A
JA
D002648:Child; D004439:Eccrine Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013543:Sweat Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*