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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Subclavian vein epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: Multidisciplinary surgical approach
Alaa Hassouneh1, Ruwan Weerakkody1, Ian Young2
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Abstract:
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare primary vascular tumour, usually malignant. We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with hoarseness of voice and a persistent cough. During evaluation, a left supraclavicular mass was discovered. Initial assessments revealed a 30-mm left supraclavicular mass. Computed tomography angiogram and venogram confirmed an enhancing mass arising directly from the proximal left subclavian vein. After discussion in the joint multidisciplinary team, it was decided to resect the tumour owing to its malignant potential. Histopathology after resection confirmed a completely excised EHE. EHE is a rare vascular sarcoma requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Its main challenge is its unpredictable behaviour.

