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Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. F. Sharp ,
M. J. C. Rodgers ,
F. B. Macgregor ,
C. J. Meehan  and
K. McLaren
J. F. Sharp*
Affiliation:
From the Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal Infirmary
M. J. C. Rodgers
Affiliation:
From the Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal Infirmary
F. B. Macgregor
Affiliation:
From the Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal Infirmary
C. J. Meehan
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology University of Ediburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh
K. McLaren
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology University of Ediburgh, Teviot Place, Edinburgh
*
Lauriston Building, The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9EN.
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Abstract

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is a rare condition and is poorly recognized in the otolaryngological literature. The condition is characterized by the appearance of cutaneous nodules within the head and neck region especially around the external ear. Variable lymphadenopathy and peripheral eosinophilia can occur and the condition can mimic neoplasia. It is important to be aware of this disease entity in order to avoid overtreatment. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice; however, this often multilobulated and poorly delineated lesion often precludes initial wide excision and local recurrence is common.

We present three cases of this unusual condition and a brief resumé of the literature.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 12 , December 1990 , pp. 977 - 979
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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