Angiofibroma: Types, Appearances and Causes — DermNet
网页An angiofibroma is a firm, flesh-coloured dome-shaped papule less than 5 mm in diameter. Small capillaries may be visible on the surface of the lesion. Facial angiomas associated with a genetic syndrome are commonly found in clusters in the butterfly region of the face.
Cutaneous Angiofibroma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2024年7月19日 · Cutaneous angiofibroma is a benign skin tumor characterized by the presence of fibrovascular tissue. These growths typically manifest as small, firm, reddish, or flesh-colored papules, often appearing on the face, particularly around the nose and cheeks.
Angiofibroma pathology - DermNet
网页There are several distinct clinical forms of angiofibroma which share identical histopathology: Fibrous papule; Pearly penile papules; Angiofibroma associated with tuberous sclerosis; Syndromal angiofibroma. Histology of angiofibroma. Angiofibromas cause a dome-shaped mass in the superficial dermis (figure 1).
Clinicopathological characteristics of angiofibroma of soft tissue ...
网页2018年7月1日 · Angiofibroma of soft tissue (AFST) is a recently-reported, rare, fibrovascular soft tissue neoplasm that commonly develops in the lower extremities of middle-aged women. Here, we report three cases located in the right temporal lobe of a woman, the left popliteal fossa of a female, and the right lower limb of a male patient, respectively, the ...
Angiofibroma - Wikipedia
网页Angiofibroma (AGF) is a descriptive term for a wide range of benign skin or mucous membrane (i.e. the outer membrane lining body cavities such as the mouth and nose) lesions in which individuals have: benign papules, i.e. pinhead-sized elevations that lack visible evidence of containing fluid;
Characterization and management of facial angiofibroma related …
网页2022年9月14日 · Facial angiofibroma is the most predominant cutaneous manifestation of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder impacting the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR). Facial angiofibroma can bleed spontaneously, impair eyesight, and cause aesthetic disfiguration causing psychological and social stress.
Angiofibroma - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
网页Angiofibroma is a pink, firm, 1- to 2-mm dome-shaped papule most commonly located over the nasal bridge and cheeks (Fig. 149-6). Histologically, angiofibromas are characterized by fibrosis of the dermis and blood vessels.
Angiofibroma - VisualDx
网页2018年9月27日 · The angiofibromas of the face seen with TS consist of papules, nodules, and occasionally plaques in a butterfly distribution and in the nasolabial grooves in a symmetric pattern. These typically develop in childhood and adolescence and can be misdiagnosed as lesions of acne vulgaris.
Juvenile Angiofibroma: Current Management Strategies - PMC
网页2018年1月18日 · Juvenile angiofibroma (JA) is a rare benign vascular lesion of the skull base that affects young adolescent males. The management of JA is challenged by the abundant vascular blood supply of the lesion, along with the complex anatomy of the skull base and the young age of the affected population.
Angiofibroma - Boston Children's Hospital
网页Angiofibroma is a relatively rare tumor occurring almost exclusively in adolescent boys. The tumor is benign but aggressive. It grows in the back of the nasal cavity. It can obstruct the airway and cause nosebleeds.