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Successful radiotherapy of facial angiosarcoma
S Gkalpakiotis1, P Arenberger, O Vohradnikova
1Department of Dermatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague 10, Czech Republic. spyros@centrum.cz
International Journal of Dermatology
|November 7, 2008
Summary
Cutaneous angiosarcoma, a rare vascular tumor of the face and scalp, typically has a poor prognosis. This case highlights successful radiotherapy in an elderly male, achieving long-term remission.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive vascular neoplasm.
- It predominantly affects elderly Caucasian males, often on the face and scalp.
- Known etiological factors include radiation therapy, carcinogen exposure, and chronic lymphedema.
Observation:
- An 80-year-old male presented with a large, exophytic cutaneous angiosarcoma of the face.
- The tumor's histologic evaluation was challenging, and it exhibited a high risk of recurrence and metastasis.
- The patient underwent radiotherapy for treatment.
Findings:
- Successful surgical removal of the large facial angiosarcoma was achieved.
- Radiotherapy contributed to the successful treatment outcome.
- The patient experienced long-term relapse-free survival following treatment.
Implications:
- This case suggests radiotherapy can be an effective treatment modality for cutaneous angiosarcoma.
- Successful management can lead to favorable long-term outcomes even in elderly patients.
- Further research into multimodal treatment strategies for angiosarcoma is warranted.
