Eruptive hemangioma with satellitosis. Pathogenetic remarks concerning three pediatric cases.

How to Cite

Mazzotta F., Garofalo L., Caprio F., Bonifazi E. 2018. Eruptive hemangioma with satellitosis. Pathogenetic remarks concerning three pediatric cases. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 4 (2):85-88.

Authors

Mazzotta F. Garofalo L. Caprio F. Bonifazi E.
pp. 85-88

Abstract

The Authors report 3 children aged less than 10 years with satellitosis due to a primary eruptive hemangioma. The satellite lesions arise in 2 cases after surgical removal of the primary lesion and in 1 case a few months after the appearance of the primary lesion, which was still present. The satellite lesions are smaller, sometimes quite concentric and a few centimeters far from the primary lesion. On light microscopy, the satellite lesions are reminiscent of the primary one, namely consist of a neoformation of endothelial cells which tend to excavate a lumen in their inside. An epidermal collarette cannot be shown. The satellite lesions spontaneously regress within 9-16 months. Finally, the possible etio­pathogenetic factors are discussed, taking into account the age of onset, the site most fre­quently involved and the present knowledge regarding the angiogenic factors. 

Keywords

Eruptive hemangioma, Satellitosis