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Intravascular lesions of the hand

Authors: Liron Pantanowitz, Wayne H Duke

Published in: Diagnostic Pathology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Intravascular lesions of the hand comprise reactive and neoplastic entities. The clinical diagnosis of such lesions is often difficult, and usually requires pathologic examination. We present the largest series to date of intravascular lesions affecting the hand.

Methods

A retrospective review of intravascular (arterial and venous) lesions involving the hand was conducted. Data regarding clinicopathologic findings were analyzed.

Results

We identified 10 patients with intravascular lesions of their hands including thromboemboli (n = 3), reactive intravascular conditions such as papillary endothelial hyperplasia or Masson's tumor (n = 2) and fasciitis (n = 1), as well as vascular neoplasms including pyogenic granuloma (n = 2) and angioleiomyoma (n = 2).

Conclusion

Blood vessel injury and/or venous thrombosis may predispose to several intravascular lesions of the hand. Recognition of reactive entities from neoplastic conditions is important.

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Title: Intravascular lesions of the hand
Authors: Liron Pantanowitz
Wayne H Duke
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Diagnostic Pathology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1746-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1596-3-24

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