Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis

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Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis
SpecialtyDermatology

Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by the sudden appearance of 2- to 4-mm blanchable red papules.[1]: 399 

It can appear in children or adults.[2] The papules appear similar to hemangiomas[3]

Viruses found in patients include Echovirus 25 and 32, coxsackie B, Epstein–Barr virus, and cytomegalovirus.[4]

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  1. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
  2. ^ Chaniotakis I, Nomikos K, Gamvroulia C, Zioga A, Stergiopoulou C, Bassukas ID (2007). "Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis: report of an adult case and unifying hypothesis of the pathogenesis of paediatric and adult cases". Dermatology. 215 (1): 59–62. doi:10.1159/000102035. PMID 17587841. S2CID 38222013.
  3. ^ Otto Braun-Falco (2000). Dermatology. Springer. pp. 53–. ISBN 978-3-540-59452-9. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  4. ^ Pitarch G, Torrijos A, García-Escrivá D, Martínez-Menchón T (2007). "Eruptive pseudoangiomatosis associated to cytomegalovirus infection". Eur J Dermatol. 17 (5): 455–6. doi:10.1684/ejd.2007.0257 (inactive 31 January 2024). PMID 17673403.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2024 (link)