Korean J Dermatol.  1985 Aug;23(4):521-525.

A Case of Benign Hemangioendothelioma

• Suh EJ
• Chae YH
• Kim SH
• Kim SW

Abstract

We report here-in a case of benign hemangioendothelioma occurring in a 2 day-old male neonate on central portion of lumbar area. The lesion was movable, and elevated firm nodule, measuring 1.5x2.0 cm in size. For the purpose of diagnosis and therapy, excisional biopsy was performed, which revealed typical histopathologic pictures in the deep dermis and subcutaneous area. The lesion showed no recurrence at follow-up check after 6 months.

Keyword

Benign hemangioendothelioma; Neonate; Hemangioma

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Dermis
Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Hemangioendothelioma*
Hemangioma
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Recurrence