Essential telangiectasia in an infant: a diagnosis to be considered

Dermatol Online J. 2017 Aug 15;23(8):13030/qt8m27b1x4.

Abstract

Essential generalized telangiectasia as the result of postcapillary venule dilatation, is characterized by the sudden development of generalized telangiectasias, sometimes involving the conjunctiva. A few pediatric cases have been reported. The main condition in the differential diagnosis includes syndromes with telangiectasia such as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia of Rendu-Osler, unilateral nevoid telangiectasia, and neonatal lupus erythematous. We present an 11-month-old boy that presented because of telangiectasia located on the face and neck. The telangiectasias appeared at two months of age and followed a progressive course. Nd-YAG laser therapy could be an interesting therapeutic approach in cosmetically compromised cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Neck
  • Telangiectasis / diagnosis*

Supplementary concepts

  • Telangiectasia, Generalized Essential