Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the maxilla. A case report and review of the literature.
Epithelioid angiosarcoma is a rare vascular tumor composed of a proliferation of cytologically malignant epithelioid endothelial cells. These tumors are fully malignant and can pursue a rapidly progressive course. A case of primary epithelioid angiosarcoma of the maxilla is presented. Also discussed is a review of the literature with emphasis on the concept of epithelioid endothelial cell tumors.
Freedman
P D
PD
Section of Oral Pathology, Booth Memorial Medical Center, Flushing, N.Y.
Kerpel
S M
SM
D000328:Adult; D004727:Endothelium / Q000166:cytology; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*