125 results match your criteria: "Cherry Hemangioma"
The First Case of Eruptive Pyogenic Granuloma following COVID-19 Vaccination.
Case Rep Dermatol
July 2024
Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
Article Synopsis
- Pyogenic granuloma is a rapidly growing, red skin or mucosal lesion often seen in patients, which can bleed easily due to ulceration and is reported to be associated with COVID-19.
- A 52-year-old woman developed skin eruptions three weeks after her second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
- This case is noteworthy as it's the first documented instance of eruptive pyogenic granuloma following vaccination, and treatment with oral propranolol and PDL laser therapy showed effective results within six weeks.
68 Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT in Cherry Hemangiomas.
Clin Nucl Med
November 2024
From the Departments of Nuclear Medicine.
Article Synopsis
- A 63-year-old man, with a history of prostate cancer, underwent a 68 Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT scan because his PSA levels indicated a recurrence of the disease after a year of being treated.
- The scan revealed multiple areas of uptake in the upper body, accompanied by a physical exam that showed numerous ruby-red dome-shaped papules, which were identified as cutaneous hemangiomas.
- These cherry hemangiomas are common benign skin growths, highlighting the importance of careful interpretation of scan results to differentiate between cancerous and non-cancerous conditions.
Cutaneous findings in patients with acromegaly and its relationship with concomitant endocrinopathies.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)
September 2024
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore skin changes in patients with acromegaly, a condition often revealed through dermatological symptoms, and examine how these changes relate to disease remission and other hormonal disorders.
- Involving 278 acromegaly patients across 14 healthcare centers, dermatological evaluations revealed common skin conditions like skin tags (52.5%), cherry angiomas (47.4%), and varicose veins (33%).
- Significant associations were found between certain skin conditions and hormonal issues, such as higher rates of diabetes and hypothyroidism in patients with varicose veins, while hypertrichosis was more common in patients who had not achieved remission.
Familial multiple lipomatosis associated with multiple cherry hemangiomas and moles: a rare case report.
J Surg Case Rep
February 2024
Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia.
Article Synopsis
- Lipomas are benign tumors that are quite common, while lipomatoses are rarer types of growths.
- Familial multiple lipomatosis (FML) is a rare genetic condition marked by having many painless lipomas, and it may be linked to other health issues.
- The case report discusses a specific instance of FML that was incorrectly identified as dercum's disease, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis.
Evaluation and management of benign tumors of the eye and eyelid.
Clin Dermatol
July 2024
Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- * This text describes various benign tumors like melanocytic nevi, conjunctival papilloma, and others, along with their diagnostic and treatment strategies, emphasizing surgical removal as the main approach.
- * Advances in treatment options now include different types of lasers, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, and medications, aimed at aiding dermatologists and ophthalmologists in effectively managing these tumors.
Color Analysis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Comparative Study with Cherry Angiomas, Hemangiomas, Basal Cell Carcinomas, and Squamous Cell Carcinomas.
Diagnostics (Basel)
January 2024
Plastic Surgery Unit, Surgical Oncology Department, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71110 Heraklion, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a highly aggressive skin cancer, and this study explores how its color differs from benign skin lesions and other non-melanoma cancers using digital color analysis.
- Researchers analyzed clinical images from 46 patients, focusing on color differences using RGB and the CIE Lab color system, to assist in differentiating MCC from cherry angiomas, hemangiomas, and basal/squamous cell carcinomas.
- The results showed significant color parameter differences between MCC and other lesions, suggesting that color analysis could be useful in diagnosing skin cancers, while emphasizing the need for more extensive studies to confirm these findings.
A Case of Unilateral, Segmental Vascular Lesions: An Unusual Presentation.
Cureus
September 2023
Dermatology, Mosaic Dermatology, Houston, USA.
Article Synopsis
- A 63-year-old male with no significant health issues presented with a long-standing, non-bothersome vascular eruption on his left thigh and abdomen.
- The eruption appeared benign, leading the patient to decline a biopsy or any further medical follow-up.
- This case highlights the need for more research on diffuse vascular eruptions, particularly their potential genetic or environmental causes in otherwise healthy individuals.
A retrospective 10 years- experience overview of dye laser treatments for vascular pathologies.
Skin Res Technol
August 2023
Clinical Research and Practice Department, El.En. Group, Calenzano, Italy.
Introduction: The Flash-lamp pulsed dye laser (FPDL) is nowadays considered the most precise laser currently on the market for treating superficial vascular lesions. In this study, we gathered data from 10 years of experience regarding dye laser treatment of patients presenting vascular malformations such as telangiectasia, rhinophyma, port-wine stain, cherry and spider angioma and vascular tumours.
Methods: Subjects were enrolled from 2013 to 2023 based on the vascular anomalies they presented.
How efficient is laser therapy for telangiectasias, spider veins, and cherry angiomas?-A study using dynamic optical coherence tomography.
Lasers Surg Med
September 2023
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- A clinical study compared the effectiveness of pulsed dye laser (PDL) and Nd:YAG laser treatments for vascular skin lesions, specifically focusing on telangiectasias, spider veins, and cherry angiomas.
- Dynamic optical coherence tomography (D-OCT) was used as a follow-up tool to analyze blood flow and morphological changes in vessels before and after treatment.
- Results indicated that while both lasers effectively treated cherry angiomas, PDL was superior for smaller vessels, and Nd:YAG excelled with deeper vessels like spider veins; however, neither showed significant effects on telangiectasias.
Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography of cutaneous vascular lesions: Morphological assessment and histopathological correlations.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
April 2023
UOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endrocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous vascular lesions (VLs) can be benign or malignant and are usually diagnosed with dermoscopy, but some cases require additional imaging techniques like line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) for clearer analysis.
- This study analyzed LC-OCT features of 71 VLs from 50 patients, correlating these findings with histopathological results to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- The findings suggest that LC-OCT can help identify the vascular characteristics of skin lesions, aiding in their differential diagnosis and improving clinical understanding of these conditions.*
Development of Multiple Cherry Angiomas in a Child after COVID-19 Vaccination.
Acta Derm Venereol
February 2023
Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Aalborg University Hospital, Mølleparkvej 4, DK-9000 Aalborg, Denmark.
Clinical Relevance of Cherry Angiomas.
Actas Dermosifiliogr
March 2023
Servicio de Dermatología, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, València, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, València, España.
Article Synopsis
- - Cherry angiomas are common skin tumors that are more frequent as people age and were historically thought to have no serious implications.
- - Initially linked to cancer in the late 1800s, this connection was never proven, so they were considered just age-related.
- - Recent studies have highlighted a connection between cherry angiomas and exposure to harmful substances, certain medications, and various health conditions, prompting renewed interest in understanding their causes and significance.
Dermoscopic Analysis of Vascular Malformations and Tumors Based Upon Dominant Vascular Dermoscopic Features: A Retrospective Analysis From a Tertiary Care Center of East India.
Cureus
June 2022
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND.
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous vascular malformations and tumors present a diverse range of conditions that require differentiation for appropriate management and prognosis, yet there is limited research on their dermoscopic features, particularly in India.
- This study analyzed dermoscopic findings from 68 vascular lesions in 52 patients, identifying dominant vascular features that make up over 75% of the lesions, using various colors and patterns.
- The findings revealed distinct dermoscopic characteristics for each type of vascular lesion, suggesting that their dominant features and colors can aid in accurate diagnosis despite some overlapping appearances.
Eruptive cherry angiomas-a novel cutaneous manifestation of immunoglobulin type gamma 4-related disease.
Australas J Dermatol
August 2022
Department of Dermatology, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Article Synopsis
- Immunoglobulin type gamma 4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a fibroinflammatory disease that can affect the whole body or just the skin, with common symptoms being red bumps or plaques, especially on the head and neck.
- A new case is reported where IgG4-RD displayed an unusual skin symptom of eruptive cherry angiomas.
- This highlights the diverse ways IgG4-RD can present, expanding our understanding of its cutaneous manifestations.
Enhancing Cherry Hemangioma: A Mimic for Breast Cancer on Contrast-Enhanced Mammography.
AJR Am J Roentgenol
July 2022
Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Basal cell carcinoma arising within a longstanding hemangioma.
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)
August 2021
Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Article Synopsis
- Basal cell carcinomas can develop within or near other tumors, making them easy to overlook without thorough examination.
- The rise of dermoscopy technology helps dermatologists spot these skin cancers that might not be visible with just the naked eye.
- This case report discusses a 75-year-old man whose basal cell carcinoma was found within a long-standing hemangioma (cherry angioma) on his left lower eyelid, thanks to dermoscopy.
Treatment of superficial benign vascular tumors by high intensity focused ultrasound: Observations in two illustrative cases.
J Cosmet Dermatol
August 2022
TOOsonix A/S, Hoersholm, Denmark.
Article Synopsis
- Existing treatments for vascular malformations and tumors often lead to scarring and can negatively impact patients' self-esteem, highlighting the need for better options.
- In a study, two volunteers were treated with a 20 MHz high intensity focused ultrasound, successfully removing a congenital hemangioma and cherry angiomas with minimal side effects.
- The results showed promising aesthetic improvements and minimal scarring, suggesting that this method is a safe and effective alternative for treating superficial vascular issues.
Anatomic Distribution of Cherry Angiomas in the General Population.
Dermatology
February 2022
The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland, Dermatology Research Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Article Synopsis
- Cherry angiomas are benign skin lesions that commonly appear on the trunk, but their distribution and characteristics in the general population are not well understood.
- A study involving 163 adults used 3D imaging to analyze the prevalence of these angiomas, finding that factors such as age, sex, and ancestry play a role in their formation.
- The research revealed that while men had more angiomas overall, women had a higher concentration on their legs, and personal history of melanoma was linked to increased angioma count, warranting further investigation into the relationship between the two.
Dermoscopic Features Summarization and Comparison of Four Types of Cutaneous Vascular Anomalies.
Front Med (Lausanne)
June 2021
Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
Article Synopsis
- Dermoscopic features of different cutaneous vascular anomalies (infantile hemangiomas, cherry angiomas, angiokeratomas, and pyogenic granulomas) were studied in the Han Chinese population to better understand their characteristics.
- The study involved analyzing 31 infantile hemangiomas, 172 cherry angiomas, 31 angiokeratomas, and 45 pyogenic granulomas using a contact non-polarized dermoscopy method at 20x magnification, focusing on aspects like background color, vessel morphology, and distribution.
- Significant differences in dermoscopic features were observed based on factors such as age, gender, and location, with distinctive patterns found for each type of anomaly, particularly noting features like lacunae
GNA14, GNA11, and GNAQ Mutations Are Frequent in Benign but Not Malignant Cutaneous Vascular Tumors.
Front Genet
April 2021
Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg-Essen and German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Essen, Germany.
Cutaneous vascular tumors consist of a heterogeneous group of benign proliferations, including a range of hemangiomas and vascular malformations, as well as heterogeneous groups of both borderline and malignant neoplasms such as Kaposi's sarcoma and angiosarcomas. The genetics of these tumors have been assessed independently in smaller individual cohorts making comparisons difficult. In our study, we analyzed a representative cohort of benign vascular proliferations observed in a clinical routine setting as well as a selection of malignant vascular proliferations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAberrant cytoplasmic connexin43 expression as a helpful marker in vascular neoplasms.
J Cutan Pathol
November 2021
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- - Cx43, a type of connexin involved in cell communication, is important in skin tumor development, but its role in certain skin vascular tumors is not well understood.
- - Researchers analyzed Cx43 expression in cutaneous angiosarcoma, Kaposi sarcoma, and cherry hemangioma samples, finding strong expression in angiosarcoma and medium in Kaposi sarcoma, while cherry hemangioma showed weak expression.
- - The findings suggest that high-to-intermediate Cx43 expression may contribute to the development of malignant vascular tumors, indicating its potential use as a diagnostic marker.
Pineal Region Hemangioblastoma Resection Through Paramedian Supracerebellar Approach: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown)
June 2021
Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Pineal region tumors remain challenging lesions to safely resect because of their central location.1 Patients frequently present with symptoms associated with hydrocephalus and brainstem compression.2 Local anatomy, primarily the tentorium angle and venous anatomy, plays a central role in the selection of the approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEruptive cherry angiomas and uveal melanoma: beyond a simple association.
Clin Exp Dermatol
July 2021
Unit of Dermatology and Departments of Oncology, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
A case of COVID-19 with papulovesicular rash that progressed to retiform purpura, accompanied by cherry angiomas.
Sao Paulo Med J
April 2021
MD, PhD. Otolaryngologist, Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.