Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma associated with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
A patient with long-standing reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the foot developed an aggressive epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the involved extremity. The tumor metastasized to a regional lymph node and later to the lungs. The features of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma and reflex sympathetic dystrophy are reviewed.
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Dermatology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
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D000328:Adult; D015622:Epithelioid Cells / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006390:Hemangioendothelioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery