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Cutaneous epithelioid hemangioendothelioma without systemic involvement
K S Resnik1, G R Kantor, R L Spielvogel
1Department of Medicine, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192.
The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH), a rare vascular tumor, can present as a solitary skin nodule. This case highlights a unique dermal presentation of EH on the palm.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Oncology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH) is a rare vascular neoplasm of endothelial origin.
- Histologically, EH is defined by the presence of epithelioid endothelial cells.
Observation:
- A unique case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH) arising in the dermis is presented.
- The tumor manifested as a solitary nodule on the palm.
Findings:
- This represents the third reported instance of a cutaneous epithelioid hemangioendothelioma.
- It is the first documented case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma presenting as a solitary cutaneous lesion.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma's clinical presentations.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare vascular tumors in the differential diagnosis of cutaneous nodules.