Epithelioid hemangioma (angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia) of the orbit: a case report
2007
Epithelioid Hemangioma of the Orbit: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Bruno F Fernandes, Abdullah Al-Mujaini, Tina Petrogiannis-Haliotis, Abdullah Al-Kandari, Bryan Arthurs, Miguel N Burnier Jr
Primary Institution: McGill University Health Centre
Conclusion
Epithelioid hemangioma can be diagnosed and differentiated from Kimura's Disease based on histopathological findings, which is crucial as EH does not have systemic manifestations.
Supporting Evidence
- Epithelioid hemangioma is characterized by the proliferation of atypical endothelial cells.
- The case presented had no associated symptoms besides the swelling of the eyelid.
- Histopathological evaluation revealed numerous blood vessels lined by plump endothelial cells.
Takeaway
A young girl had a swelling in her eyelid that turned out to be a rare type of growth called epithelioid hemangioma, which is different from another condition called Kimura's Disease.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made based on clinical presentation and histopathological evaluation.
Participant Demographics
Eighteen year-old Asian female
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