Cherry angiomas associated with exposure to bromides

Cherry angiomas are the most common vascular proliferation; however, little is known about the pathogenesis and etiology of these lesions. We present two laboratory technicians who were exposed to brominated compounds for pro longed periods and who developed multiple cherry angiomas on the trunk and extremities. We suggest that the association between exposure to bromides a nd cherry angiomas should be investigated by a controlled study. Copyright (C) 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel.