Subcutaneous intravascular pyogenic granuloma: a case report and review of the literature.
Pyogenic granuloma (PG), also known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is a common vascular proliferation that often occurs after minor injury or infection of the skin. Typically these lesions occur in the superficial dermis; although rare, subcutaneous and intravascular lesions can occur. We present a case of PG with the unusual features of being both a deep subcutaneous and intravascular lesion localized to the forehead without antecedent trauma. We also review the literature on PG and discuss the differential diagnosis.
Department of Pathology and Immunology, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. keirabarr@yahoo.com
Keira L
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Barr
Vladimir
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Vincek
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005546:Forehead / Q000473:pathology*; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged