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| Caption = Angiokeratoma. [[H&E stain]]. | |||
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| Micro = ectatic superficial dermal vessels with overlying hyperkeratosis (thick stratum corneum); should have "epidermal collarette" (vascular space is surrounded by epidermis on three sides) | |||
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| LMDDx = [[venous lake]] | |||
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| Site = [[skin]] | |||
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| Syndromes = [[Fabry disease]] | |||
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| Prevalence = uncommon | |||
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| Prognosis = benign | |||
| Other = | |||
| ClinDDx = [[melanocytic lesions]], other [[vascular lesions]] | |||
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'''Angiokeratoma''' is a benign [[skin]] lesion. | '''Angiokeratoma''' is a benign [[skin]] lesion. | ||
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Image:Angiokeratoma_-_low_mag.jpg | Angiokeratoma - low mag. (WC/Nephron) | Image:Angiokeratoma_-_low_mag.jpg | Angiokeratoma - low mag. (WC/Nephron) | ||
Image:Angiokeratoma_-_intermed_mag.jpg | Angiokeratoma - intermed. mag. (WC/Nephron) | Image:Angiokeratoma_-_intermed_mag.jpg | Angiokeratoma - intermed. mag. (WC/Nephron) | ||
Image:Angiokeratoma_-_high_mag.jpg | Angiokeratoma - high mag. (WC/Nephron) | |||
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Revision as of 01:47, 20 June 2014
| Angiokeratoma | |
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| Diagnosis in short | |
 Angiokeratoma. H&E stain. | |
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| LM | ectatic superficial dermal vessels with overlying hyperkeratosis (thick stratum corneum); should have "epidermal collarette" (vascular space is surrounded by epidermis on three sides) |
| LM DDx | venous lake |
| Site | skin |
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| Syndromes | Fabry disease |
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| Prevalence | uncommon |
| Prognosis | benign |
| Clin. DDx | melanocytic lesions, other vascular lesions |
Angiokeratoma is a benign skin lesion.
General
- Rare.
- May be seen in the context of Fabry disease.[1]
Notes:
- Shouldn't be confused with angiofibroma which is associated tuberous sclerosis.
Gross
- Dark lesions.
Clinical DDx:
Images
Angiokeratoma. (WC)
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Ectatic superficial dermal vessels.
- Overlying hyperkeratosis (thick stratum corneum).
- Should have "epidermal collarette".[2]
- Vascular space surrounded by epidermis on three sides.
Others features:[citation needed]
- Irregular acanthosis.
- Longer rete ridges.
DDx:
Images
Angiokeratoma - low mag. (WC/Nephron)
Angiokeratoma - intermed. mag. (WC/Nephron)
Angiokeratoma - high mag. (WC/Nephron)
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SKIN LESION, LEFT POPITEAL FOSSA, PUNCH BIOPSY: - ANGIOKERATOMA.