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Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosbvophilia-case report

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Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a benign condition characterized by subcutaneous lesions in the head-neck region. It is frequently misdiagnosed as a malignant lesion. Knowledge of the existence of the disease and pathological interpretation are requisites for early diagnosis. We present a case report and review of the literature.

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  1. A. J. B.Municipal ENT Hospital, 7, Maharshi Dadhichi Marg, Hutatma Chowk, 400001, Mumbai

    Gauri Mankekar, G. N. Chainani, Chaitan Bhatt & T. M. Sha

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Mankekar, G., Chainani, G.N., Bhatt, C. et al. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosbvophilia-case report. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 52, 167–168 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03000340

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