Targetoid Hemosiderotic Hemangioma With Spontaneous Remission and Recurrence in a Male Patient: A Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Aug 20;16(8):e67339. doi: 10.7759/cureus.67339. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Targetoid hemosiderotic hemangioma is a rare, characteristic, benign lymphovascular lesion that usually affects the trunk and lower limbs. It has a diverse clinical appearance. Most affected people are in their 20s. A violaceous solitary papule encircled by a pale, narrow region and an ecchymotic ring peripherally, mimicking a target, is the most prevalent clinical characteristic. In many cases, the reported dermoscopic signs and patterns of hemosiderotic hemangioma have been found to be adequate for establishing a clinical diagnosis. The following is a case of a 23-year-old male presenting with blue-black vascular lesions on the lateral aspect of the right deltoid with a red ecchymotic ring. The 2×1 cm-sized lesion has a history of spontaneous remission and reappearance. Based on dermoscopic findings, a diagnosis of targetoid hemosiderotic hemangioma was made.

Keywords: ecchymotic ring; hemangioma; hemosiderotic; papule; recurrent.

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