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Poikilodermatous plaque-like hemangioma
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Poikilodermatous plaque-like hemangioma

Contributors: Audrey C. Leasure BS, Jeffrey M. Cohen MD, Susan Burgin MD
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Synopsis

Poikilodermatous plaque-like hemangioma (PPLH) is an acquired vascular proliferation first described in 2019, and fewer than 20 cases have been reported to date. Clinically, PPLH presents as an asymptomatic, slow-growing, erythematous or violaceous atrophic plaque with variable scale. It is usually found on the lower extremities and most commonly presents as a single lesion; however, multiple lesions have been observed. The original series noted a strong male predominance. PPLH most commonly appears in the fifth decade or later.

The cause of PPLH is not known.

In the reported cases, lesions tended to persist and remained stable in size for up to 6 years.

Codes

ICD10CM:
D18.01 – Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

SNOMEDCT:
271481007 – Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Last Reviewed:05/12/2021
Last Updated:05/12/2021
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Poikilodermatous plaque-like hemangioma : Poikilodermatous, Violaceous, Lower extremity, Erythematous
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