A cutaneous angiosarcoma arising from the rhinophyma

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Rhinophyma is a benign condition characterized by nasal disfigurement.
• Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy of vascular endothelium.

Observation:

• A 66-year-old male presented with a two-year history of a nasal lesion.
• The lesion progressively enlarged despite topical steroid therapy.

Findings:

• Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed cutaneous angiosarcoma.
• The clinical presentation mimicked rhinophyma.

Implications:

• Cutaneous angiosarcoma can present with unusual clinical features, mimicking benign conditions like rhinophyma.
• Early recognition of atypical presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous angiosarcoma.