Infections: HIV, bacillary peliosis (caused by genus Bartonella, bacteria responsible for cat-scratch disease which are identified histologically adjacent to the peliotic lesions[8]), Staphylococcus aureus[9] Chronic conditions: End stage renal failure, kwashiorkor, tuberculosis, and other chronic infections Malignancy: Monoclonal gammopathies (multiple myeloma and Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia), Hodgkin disease, malignant histiocytosis, seminoma, hepatocellular adenoma, and hepatocarcinoma[10] Renal transplants: It can be found in up to 20% patients, can be related to azathioprine or cyclosporine use, and may be associated with increased risk of transplant rejection.[11][12] Drugs and toxins: Corticosteroids, androgens, azathioprine, tamoxifen[13]