Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia: Report of two cases in children

Anupam Das, Anupama Ghosh, Ramesh Chandra Gharami
 Department of Dermatology, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Correspondence Address:
Anupam Das,
“Prerana” 19, Phoolbagan, Kolkata - 700 086, West Bengal
India

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DOI: 10.4103/2319-7250.179481

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is apparently benign, locally proliferating lesion composed of vascular channels with surrounding infiltrate of lymphocytes and eosinophils. We report two cases with long-standing papulonodular lesions on the left ear who presented to us on account of trauma-induced bleeding and cosmetic issues. Peripheral blood eosinophilia was present, and histological findings were consistent with a diagnosis of ALHE. The rarity of this disease in the pediatric age group prompted the present report.

Keywords: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia, children, peripheral eosinophilia