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Epithelioid Angiosarcoma Causing Spinal Cord Compression.

Luis F Lemus1, Mario H Minervini2

  • 1Department of Surgery, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, San Salvador, SLV.

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|May 10, 2021
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Epithelioid angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, can metastasize and recur frequently. This case highlights spinal cord compression from angiosarcoma in an elderly patient, emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Epithelioid angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive vascular malignancy.
  • It commonly affects the head and neck but can occur anywhere.
  • High rates of metastasis and recurrence necessitate aggressive treatment.

Observation:

  • A case study of an elderly patient presenting with spinal cord compression.
  • The compression was caused by epithelioid angiosarcoma at the C7 vertebral level.
  • This presentation is unusual given the typical locations for this tumor.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis involved comprehensive histopathology and imaging.
  • Treatment focused on wide-margin surgical resection and radiotherapy.
  • Management strategies were tailored to the specific spinal cord compression presentation.
Keywords:
cervical spineendothelial tumorepithelioid angiosarcomaextradural tumor

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Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of epithelioid angiosarcoma's potential locations and presentations.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in cases of spinal cord compression.
  • Effective multimodal treatment is crucial for managing aggressive tumors like epithelioid angiosarcoma.