Cutaneous hemangiosarcoma of the ankle.
A case study of an elderly woman who developed an hemangiosarcoma is presented. The lesion was firm, nodular, bluish-purple in color with an irregular surface and margin. A review of the literature shows that treatment modalities range from wide excision alone to surgical excision in conjunction with preoperative and postoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Section of Podiatric Surgery, Loretto Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000842:Ankle; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy