A surreptitious sinister sarcoma.
Angiosarcoma is an exceedingly rare endothelial-derived sarcoma that, when seen, usually presents as an expanding bruise-like patch or violaceous papule/nodule on the head of an elderly patient. Herein, we present the histologic features of an unusual case that defied initial diagnosis.
Schlauder
S M
SM
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Bowers
J
J
Morgan
M B
MB
D000368:Aged; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D001706:Biopsy; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor