Acroangiodermatitis (pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma) associated with verrucous hyperplasia induced by suction-socket lower limb prosthesis

J Cutan Pathol. 2005 Jul;32(6):429-32. doi: 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2005.00364.x.

Abstract

Increasing use of suction-socket lower limb prostheses has been associated with an increased frequency of dermatological manifestations, linked to the fact that the skin of the amputation stump must adapt to an entirely new environment. In particular, verrucous hyperplasia and rare cases of acroangiodermatitis (pseudo-Kaposi sarcoma) have been described. We report a case of amputation stump dermatitis, clinically resembling verrucous hyperplasia, but with predominant histological aspects of acroangiodermatitis in a patient with a suction-socket lower limb prosthesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / etiology
  • Acrodermatitis / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Amputation Stumps / pathology*
  • Artificial Limbs / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / etiology
  • Hyperplasia / pathology*
  • Leg / pathology
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / pathology