Acquired port‐wine stains in six pediatric patients. Issue 1 (20th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Michael R.; Putterman, Elana; Yan, Albert C.; Castelo‐Soccio, Leslie; Perman, Marissa J.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 37:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2019-10-20
• Subjects: laser -- vascular malformation; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Background/objectives: Port‐wine stains, also known as capillary malformations, are due to dermal vascular ectasia and dilation and are most commonly congenital; however, acquired port‐wine stains (APWS) developing later in life have been noted in the literature, most commonly in the context of trauma. Methods/results: This case series presents 6 pediatric patients with APWS who first developed lesions between ages 3 and 11 years in the absence of a traumatic or other etiologic trigger. Conclusions: The epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment response of these patients are compared to what has been previously described in other cases in the literature.