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Unexpected facial reactions to hirudotherapy: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pseudolymphoma in two patients

Research article published in Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology (2025)

Last Updated: March 18, 2026Reviewed by: ASH Editorial Board
Research article — evidence reviewArticle reference
Clinical TrialsBayramgurler D et al. · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology, 2025

Summary

Unexpected facial reactions to hirudotherapy: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pseudolymphoma in two patients.

Why This Matters for Hirudotherapy

Contributes clinical evidence for the therapeutic application of leech therapy.

Citation

Unexpected facial reactions to hirudotherapy: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia and pseudolymphoma in two patients.

Bayramgurler D et al. · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology, 2025

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