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Acquired tufted angioblastoma in an immunocompetent patient.

Authors :
Kumkum Sarkar
Somenath Sarkar
Mrinal Besra
Tanusree Sarkar
Source :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists; Jan-Mar2013, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p87-89, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Acquired tufted angioma (ATA) is a rare benign vascular tumor, most commonly localized to skin and subcutaneous tissues. Its name is based on its specific histologic pattern, characterized by lobular arrangement of densely cellular capillaries, grouped in glomerular pattern looking like 'cannon-ball'. These vascular tufts are comprised of endothelial cells and associated pericytes. Angioblastoma are often associated with immunocompromised state. We report a case of acquired painful solitary angioblastoma in immunocompetent adult individual. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15609014
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
90580657