Post-traumatic capillary hemangiomas: a rare cause of hand nodules

Clin Rheumatol. 2009 Jun:28 Suppl 1:S51-2. doi: 10.1007/s10067-009-1142-y. Epub 2009 Mar 3.

Abstract

Capillary hemangiomas are hamartomatous proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, usually presenting in infancy or are age-related (senile). These tend to affect the head and neck regions. Herein, we report a rare cause of hand nodules: post-traumatic capillary hemangioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Forearm Injuries / complications*
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Hemangioma, Capillary / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male