14Apr 2021

GIANT SOLITARY CUTANEOUS ANGIOSARCOMA OF THE FOREARM OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE SETTING OF LYMPHEDEMA

  • Dermatology and Venerology Department, UHC of IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco.
  • Anatomo-Pathology Department, UHC of IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco.
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Angiosarcoma (AS) is an aggressive vascular malignancy that can affect various anatomic sites. Although rare, cutaneous angiosarcoma (CAS) is the most common clinical manifestation of AS, accounting for approximately 50% to 60% of all AS. CAS is typically known to occur in three settings: (1) idiopathic, (2) following radiation treatment, or (3) is classically diagnosed following mastectomy with subsequent chronic lymphedema (known as Stewart Treves syndrome). We present a case of CAS on the forearm in a man with no history of lymphedema or radiation therapy, highlighting the necessity to discuss this diagnosis even outside the setting of conventional angiosarcomas.


[S. Belanouane, F. Hali, F. Marnissi and S. Chiheb (2021); GIANT SOLITARY CUTANEOUS ANGIOSARCOMA OF THE FOREARM OCCURRING OUTSIDE THE SETTING OF LYMPHEDEMA Int. J. of Adv. Res. 9 (Apr). 401-405] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Belanouane Sarah
1: Dermatology Department. 2. Anatomo-pathology Department. IBN ROCHD HOSPITAL, Casablanca
Morocco

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/12701      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/12701