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Acquired port‐wine stains in six pediatric patients
Author(s) -
Stephens Michael R.,
Putterman Elana,
Yan Albert C.,
CasteloSoccio Leslie,
Perman Marissa J.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14019
Subject(s) - medicine , port wine , port wine stain , ectasia , context (archaeology) , epidemiology , surgery , dermatology , pediatrics , pathology , paleontology , laser , physics , optics , biology
Background/objectives Port‐wine stains, also known as capillary malformations, are due to dermal vascular ectasia and dilation and are most commonly congenital; however, acquired port‐wine stains (APWS) developing later in life have been noted in the literature, most commonly in the context of trauma. Methods/results This case series presents 6 pediatric patients with APWS who first developed lesions between ages 3 and 11 years in the absence of a traumatic or other etiologic trigger. Conclusions The epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment response of these patients are compared to what has been previously described in other cases in the literature.

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