title: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of hypopharynx: A rare presentation.
abstract: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular neoplasm of borderline or low-grade malignant potential uncommonly seen in head and neck region and has not been reported in the hypopharynx. We present here a case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma arising from the hypopharynx in a young female patient who presented with progressive dysphagia for 1-year and difficulty in breathing for 1-month. This is first reported case in published English literature to the best of our knowledge. Recognition of this borderline entity is necessary because of its potential for malignant transformation and recurrence. A wide excision and regular clinical follow-up would be an appropriate treatment protocol. The role of other therapeutic modalities such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy is not yet well established.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sankalp
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sancheti
authors.affiliation: Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
authors.forename: Jiten N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Akshat
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Manipur Health Services, Imphal, Manipur, India.
authors.forename: Kalpana Th
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Devi
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, M.P. Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Shivani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
keywords: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma; hypopharynx; vascular neoplasm