Pseudokaposi's sarcoma: a diagnostic dilemma
Journal Title: Nasza Dermatologia Online - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Acroangiodermatitis of mali also called as pseudokaposi s sarcoma is a very rare, benign condition which clinically presents as purple-colored patches, plaques or nodules, mostly on the extensor surfaces of lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency and arteriovenous malformations. It resembles clinically with conditions like Kaposi’s sarcoma and hence requires histopathological examination for its diagnosis. We report one such case of acroangiodermatitis. 45 year old male presented with multiple violaceus colored plaque with ulceration on the left extensor aspect of the leg, with associated venous insufficiency of same limb. On histopathology it showed proliferating small vessels associated with clusters of spindle cells showing numerous extravasated red blood corpuscles (RBCs), scattered plump to ovalendothelial cells with dark nuclei in the centre. Patient was treated with oral erythromycin and lesions improved in 3 weeks.
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Nagaratna Chatnallikar
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