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Angiokeratome, solitaryD23.L

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

angiokeratoma papulosa; Papular angiokeratoma

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Solitary angiokeratoma; to be doubted as an entity, probably monotopic variant of angiokeratoma circumscriptum.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly lower extremity.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Solitary, 0.2-1.0 cm large fielded papules (or nodes), initially light red and soft, later dark red to black, rough, with hyperkeratotic surface. Sudden colour change or partial size increase possible by focal thrombosis.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Melanoma, malignant; Kaposi's sarcoma.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision, if cosmetically desired. Removal by argon or dye laser possible.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer