Abstract :
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE), also called epithelioid hemangioma (EH), is an unusual, benign proliferation of vessels characterized by inflammation with high levels of eosinophils. In the current literature, there is very less evidence of ALHE occurring on the lower extremities. We report a rare instance of Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia (ALHE) in a 49-year-old male who presented with a pruritic, non-tender, palpable lump on the right inguinal area. Fine needle aspiration cytology was done and was suggestive of abscess. However, histopathological examination revealed increased vascular proliferation with dense infiltrate of eosinophils, and confirmed it to be a case of Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. (ALHE).
Keyword :
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, ALHE, Epithelioid hemangioma, Kimura’s disease.