Benign Lymphangioendothelioma - A Case Report

Benign lymphangioendothelioma: A report of a rare vascular hamartoma in a young Indian child

“…In fact, it is a complex vascular hamartoma with three components, including lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, and smooth muscle. [ 1 ] The condition was originally described by Jones et al . in 1964.…”

“…It is characterized by slowly enlarging erythematous to brownish patch or plaque. [ 1 ] Lesions are usually asymptomatic, but occasionally present with pain, itching, and stinging sensation. [ 2 ] Most common sites of involvement are lower limb and head and neck region followed by the wrist, shoulder, upper limb, trunk, and mucosa.…”

“…[ 2 3 ] Trauma, surgery, radiation therapy, femoral arteriography, tick bites, and hormonal stimulus may act as precipitating factors for the development of BLAE. [ 1 2 ] Most of the cases have been reported in adults. [ 3 ] In a large series, Messeguer et al .…”

“…Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. [ 1 ] We report this case for the rarity of the condition. Furthermore, the condition is still rarer in children.…”

“…In spite of best of our effort we could find only one previous case report of cutaneous BLAE in Indian population. [ 1 ] At the same time, we would like to stress on the importance of histopathological examination in the accurate diagnosis of such vascular lesions.…”