Acquired elastotic hemangioma of the face: an effective treatment by oral propranolol | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2024]

Author(s):

1. Thamir A Kubaisi: Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Anbar,Ramadi, Anbar,Iraq

Abstract:

Acquired elastotic hemangioma, is defined as a well-defined erythematous plaque affecting the sunexposed parts with distinct pathological features. This article emphasized a case with a facial presentation of the disease and provided a challenging treatment with oral propranolol. Herein, a young woman presented with a single red patch localized in her chin for one year. It was characterized by an asymptomatic unpleasant-looking lesion. The 2 mm punch specimen revealed a band-like flat proliferation of vessels in the papillary dermis with a grenz zone and established the diagnosis of acquired elastotic hemangioma. Oral propranolol 40 mg twice daily was initiated and showed a marked response after 6 weeks. In conclusion, acquired elastotic hemangioma involving the face is rarely reported in the literature. It carries a tremendous cosmetic concern in young women; it's successfully treated by oral propranolol.

Page(s): 752-755

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 34, Issue: 3, Year: 2024

Keywords:

hemangioma , Oral propranolol , Acquired elastotic hemangioma , Facial red patch

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