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The head-tilt maneuver: a clinical aid in recognizing head and neck angiosarcomas
Maryam M Asgari1, Clay J Cockerell, Sarah Weitzul
1Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. maryam.m.asgari@kp.org
Background:
Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare, life-threatening tumor that is often initially misdiagnosed. This delay in diagnosis can affect tumor growth, metastatic potential, and prognosis.
Observations:
We describe the "head-tilt maneuver," which highlights the vascular nature of these lesions and can be of potential benefit in early recognition and better appreciation of the clinical extent of this tumor.
Conclusion:
Early recognition and aggressive management of these tumors can afford the best opportunity for cure.
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