A Case of Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Author:
Hee Jin CHO
;
Hwan Gyo CHUNG
;
Kyu Joong AHN
;
Cheol Heon LEE
;
Chong Ju LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Dermis;
Endothelial Cells;
Forehead;
Hemangiosarcoma*;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Scalp*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1988;26(2):274-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant vascular tumor of endothelial cell origin. Most lesions of cutaneous angiosarcoma occur over the face and scalp. We experienced a case of angiosarcoma of the scalp in a 63-year-old man. Multiple pea-sized erythematous papules and nodules developed on the forehead 6 months ago. Thereafter, the lesions have extended to make violaceous, compressible and hemorrhagic plaques. On histologic examination, there were irregular, often anastomosing vascular channels lined by the atypical endothelial cells in the dermis.
