Reticulated Telangiectatic Erythema of the Pacemaker

Reticulated telangiectatic erythema is a rare entity; it has been reported to occur following the placement of implanted cardiac devices and drug delivery systems. Histologically, reticulated telangiectatic erythema of the pacemaker is characterized by slight spongiosis and increased dermal telangie...

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Published in:Pacing and clinical electrophysiology 2008-05, Vol.31 (5), p.624-626
Main Authors: MARTIN, LUCY K., WENDSCHUH, PHILIP, WENDSCHUH, PETER
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Device Removal
Equipment Failure
erythema
Erythema - etiology
Erythema - prevention & control
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
pacemaker
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
Telangiectasis - etiology
Telangiectasis - prevention & control
telangiectatic
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Reticulated telangiectatic erythema is a rare entity; it has been reported to occur following the placement of implanted cardiac devices and drug delivery systems. Histologically, reticulated telangiectatic erythema of the pacemaker is characterized by slight spongiosis and increased dermal telangiectasias. We describe a patient that developed reticulated telangiectatic nonpruritic patches on the left chest after the placement of a pacemaker. The patient responded favorably to the removal of the pacemaker.
ISSN:0147-8389
1540-8159
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01054.x