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Angiosarcoma presenting with minor erythema and swelling.

Catherine A Cox¹, Richard O Wein, Roya Ghafouri

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts Medical Center, Mass., USA.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

|April 26, 2013

Summary

A rare facial angiosarcoma, a tumor appearing benign but aggressive, led to a patient's death. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating this rare malignancy.

Keywords:

Angiosarcoma Eyelid cancer Eyelid edema Tumor

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Radiology

Background:

Facial and periorbital tumors can present insidiously.
Angiosarcoma is a rare vascular malignancy with a propensity for aggressive behavior.

Observation:

A 76-year-old male presented with a three-month history of progressive forehead and eyelid swelling.
Initial CT suggested cellulitis, but MRI revealed a soft tissue lesion.
Biopsy confirmed angiosarcoma.

Findings:

The patient received chemotherapy and radiation.
Despite treatment, the malignancy was fatal eight months post-diagnosis.
This case represents a rare instance of facial/periorbital angiosarcoma.

Implications:

Facial angiosarcoma is a rare but aggressive malignancy.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for patient outcomes.
Treatment strategies for angiosarcoma require further investigation.