A Unique Case of Acquired Capillary Hemangioma in Adult

ABSTRACT

Adult capillary hemangioma is a rare clinical entity. We report a typical case presentation of capillary hemangioma in adult.A 55-year-old male presented with a history of hyperpigmentation of the complete left half of the face and right lower half offace since birth. He started developing nodules from age 25 which gradually increased. On examination, non-tender andhyperpigmented multiple nodular swellings present on the face involving the left side. Visual acuity in the left eye is theperception of light, projection of rays positive, and right eye is 6/9. Capillary hemangioma of the adult is a rare condition whosepathophysiological process is still unclear.