Hobnail hemangioma on the trunk

Hobnail hemangioma is a rare, benign vascular growth that typically presents in the third and fourth decades of life. It classically presents as a targetoid lesion with a violaceous central papule surrounded by a peripheral ecchymotic rim. Common sites of involvement include extremities and trunk. W...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2013-05, Vol.19 (5), p.18179-18179
Main Authors: Krishna, C Vijay, Reddy, G Madhusudhan, Senthil Kumar, A L, Mohan Rao, A Vijaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Child
Erythema - etiology
Hemangioma - chemistry
Hemangioma - complications
Hemangioma - diagnosis
Hemangioma - pathology
Hemangioma - surgery
Hemorrhage - etiology
Hemorrhage - metabolism
Hemosiderin - analysis
Humans
Male
Pigmentation Disorders - etiology
Pigmentation Disorders - metabolism
Skin Neoplasms - chemistry
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Hobnail hemangioma is a rare, benign vascular growth that typically presents in the third and fourth decades of life. It classically presents as a targetoid lesion with a violaceous central papule surrounded by a peripheral ecchymotic rim. Common sites of involvement include extremities and trunk. We present this case of hobnail hemangioma in a 10-year- old boy because of its rarity.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D3195018179