A refractory case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia successfully treated by surgery

Abstract

Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a rare and benign disease characterized by red to brown papules or nodules primarily in the head and neck region. Different treatment modalities including surgical excision, cryotherapy, chemotherapy, intralesional and systemic corticosteroids, curettage, electrodesiccation, radiation, and carbon dioxide, argon and pulsed dye lasers have been used with limited success; recurrences are common. Case report: We report a case of refractory ALHE who was successfully treated by surgery after several unsuccessful attempts with other conventional therapies. Conclusion: We believe, in refractory cases of ALHE, surgery is still the logical and optimum treatment with fewer recurrences in the long term.

Key words::

• angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia
• ear
• external surgery

Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank the Farzan Institute for Research and Technology for technical assistance.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.