Spontaneous regression of a rare tumour in a child: angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia of the hand: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is an uncommon benign, idipathic vasculoproliferative condition manifested by multiple or solitary subcutaneous nodules, usually in the head and neck region of young adults. It is very rare in the extremities especially in the hands. Although recurrence is common, surgical excision is still regarded as the treatment of choice. We report an 11-year-old girl with histologically confirmed ALHE on the dorsum of her left hand, which underwent complete spontaneous regression within 10 weeks. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia is a benign disease and it is important to recognise this condition so that early superficial lesions can be observed for 3–6 months pending spontaneous regression.