Abstract
The precise etiology and subtype of vessels constituting angiokeratomas is poorly understood. We sought to characterize the vessels by studying prospero-related homeobox gene-1 and D2-40 expression in 22 pediatric solitary angiokeratomas. Routine histologic examination demonstrated a mix of lymph-containing vessels and erythrocyte-filled small vessels. Our results suggest that angiokeratomas may in part be comprised of vessels with lymphatic differentiation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-213 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric dermatology |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Dermatology