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Akram F Alwarqi1, Mohammed Abdurabu2, Pramod Gopalakrishnan1
1Radiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Cureus
|April 5, 2021
Summary
Scalp angiosarcoma, a rare vascular tumor, was diagnosed in an elderly male with a history of bladder cancer. The tumor infiltrated the skull, prompting investigation into potential genetic links between these endothelial cell cancers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Scalp angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy originating from vascular endothelial cells.
- Urinary bladder transitional cell cancer also arises from endothelial cells.
- Trauma can sometimes be a precipitating factor in certain medical conditions.
Observation:
- An elderly male presented with scalp swelling after head trauma.
- Brain imaging revealed the scalp mass infiltrating the skull and reaching the dura mater.
- Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of angiosarcoma.
Findings:
- The case highlights a rare occurrence of scalp angiosarcoma in an elderly male.
- The patient had a prior history of urinary bladder transitional cell cancer.
- The tumor's extensive infiltration into the skull base was noted.
Implications:
- Further research is warranted to explore a potential genetic association between scalp angiosarcoma and urinary bladder transitional cell cancer.
- Understanding the link between endothelial cell origins may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough investigation in patients with multiple cancer diagnoses.
