Papular Angiomatosis (Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia)

Papular angiomatosis (angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia/ALHE/Kimura disease) is red-brown papules/nodules on head/neck/ears/oral cavity, benign vascular proliferation with eosinophilia/lymphadenopathy. Treatment: local surgical excision; cryotherapy; laser (pulsed-dye/CO2); observation for small asymptomatic; monitor peripheral eosinophilia/lymphadenopathy; systemic steroids for multiple; follow-up dermatology/ENT/hematology; distinguish from pyogenic granuloma/Kaposi sarcoma/sporotrichosis.

Common Symptoms

Red-brown papules/nodules; head/neck/ears; benign; eosinophilia/lymphadenopathy

Causes and Pathogenesis

Reactive vascular proliferation with lymphoid/eosinophilic infiltrate forms angiomatous papules.

Treatment

Excision; cryotherapy/laser; observation; systemic steroids; monitor eosinophilia

Preventive Measures

None; benign; monitor recurrence.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/ENT/Hematology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.