Atypical presentation of cutaneous angiosarcoma: review of the literature. (1st September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kostaki, Maria; Vourlakou, Christina; Polydorou, Doris; Stratigos, Alexandros J.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 47:Number 9(2022)
• Page Start: 1636
• Page End: 1641
• Publication Date: 2022-09-01
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.15256
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

Abstract: Cutaneous angiosarcoma (CAS) is an aggressive tumour of vascular or lymphatic origin. Although relatively rare, it needs to be recognized and treated early. CAS typically arises on the head or neck as a bruise or raised purplish–red papule or plaque. However, it can sometimes resemble a benign skin lesion, leading to delay in diagnosis and consequent poor patient outcome. CAS may be mistaken for inflammatory, autoimmune or infectious disease, or for a benign skin tumour or post‐traumatic lesion. We analyse the atypical clinical forms of this aggressive tumour and review the literature. Abstract : Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a quite aggressive tumour that is important to be recognized and treated early. It typically arises on the head or neck as a bruise or raised purplish–red papule or plaque. Sometimes though it can resemble a benign skin lesion leading to diagnosis delay and poor patient outcome. Herein we analyse the atypical clinical forms of this relatively rare tumour. Click here for the corresponding questions to this CME article.