Hemangioma with Basophilic Bodies- A Diagnostic Challenge

Authors

  • Archana N Rijhsinghani Department of Histopathology, SRL Diagnostics Dr Avinash Phadke Labs, Dadar West, Mumbai- 400028
  • Jaya R Deshpande Department of Histopathology, SRL Diagnostics Dr Avinash Phadke Labs, Dadar West, Mumbai- 400028

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.3191

Keywords:

Hemangioma, basophilic bodies, diagnostic dilemma, conclusive diagnosis

Abstract

The main location of hemangiomas is the head and neck, followed by the trunk and limbs. We present an unusual case of hemangioma with basophilic bodies, which created a diagnostic dilemma. This case had a scalp swelling which was excised and sent for histological examination. It turned out to be a hemangioma on microscopy, however, showed some basophilic structures on the surface of the lesion which were difficult to decode. This case gives us a lesson that only turning pages of a book doesn’t suffice, knowing a detailed clinical history followed by analysis of the same helps in final conclusive diagnosis.

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Published

22-08-2022

How to Cite

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Rijhsinghani AN, Deshpande JR. Hemangioma with Basophilic Bodies- A Diagnostic Challenge. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2022 Aug. 22 [cited 2024 Oct. 3];9(8):C56-58. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/3191

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Case Report