Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma. Issue 6 (1st June 1999)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ledson, M J; Convery, R; Carty, A; Evans, C C
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 54:Issue 6(1999)
• Page Start: 560
• Page End: 561
• Publication Date: 1999-06-01
• Subjects: epithelioid haemangioendothelioma -- intravascular sclerosing bronchioalveolar tumour; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.54.6.560
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma is a rare pulmonary neoplasm with less than 40 cases described world wide. We describe the only case to have presented with hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy who has been treated with azathioprine and has remained alive and well with no deterioration in pulmonary function since being diagnosed 16 years ago. The progression of the chest radiograph and spiral CT appearances of this rare neoplasm are described, and current views regarding the cellular origin of the neoplasm, its cytological appearance, clinical presentation and prognosis are discussed.