Ann Dermatol.  2015 Apr;27(2):214-216. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.2.214.

Actinic Granuloma Arising from the Pulsed Dye Laser-Treated Skin in a Patient with Capillary Malformation

• Kim DH
• Lee JS
• Koo DW
• Jung KE

• KMID: 2264816
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.2.214

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Actins*
Capillaries*
Granuloma*
Humans
Skin*
Actins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Ill-demarcated reddish patch with an (B) uneven surface and firm texture on the right side of the face (white arrow: the biopsy site).

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  Fig. 2 (A) Some telangiectatic vessels and granulomatous inflammation in the superficial and mid-dermis (H&E, ×40). (B) The granuloma is comprised of numerous giant cells (H&E, ×200). (C) Some giant cells are contained in the elastotic material (Verhoeff's elastic stain, ×200).

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