title: Angiosarcoma-like presentation of pacemaker-related vascular proliferation.
abstract: A 90-year-old man presented with a rapidly growing vascular lesion after a pacemaker generator change. The rapid growth suggested a possible angiosarcoma. A less dramatic presentation of vascular proliferation has been described as reticular telangiectatic erythema, which has been reporting following insertion of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and drug-delivery devices. The onset of the disorder is described as weeks to years after implantation or generator change. It is a benign condition that generally remains static or regresses over time. The vascular proliferation noted in this case resolved almost completely over a period of 1 year.
authors: Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. jennifer.ringrose@ualberta.ca
authors: J S
authors: JS
authors: Ringrose
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Banerjee
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Hull
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000473:pathology*