Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia – A case report

Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, a benign vascular tumor is a rare entity. It is characterized by abnormal proliferation of blood vessels with mixed inflammatory infiltrate in the background. Case: We present a case report of Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia in a women of age 47 years. She presented with multiple nodules in the temporal region of scalp. Her IgE levels were normal. Chest X-ray and Skull X-ray was unmarkable and histologically proven to be angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. Result: Multiple nodular lesion in the scalp was diagnosed as Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. Conclusion: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, though a rare entity should be kept in mind for early intervention.