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Ossifying epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
1Department of Dermatology, Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center, Japan.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|December 1, 1996
Summary
A rare ossifying epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, a unique vascular tumor, was found encapsulated in a bony shell within cheek muscle. This case highlights a novel presentation requiring careful differentiation from other soft tissue tumors.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Histology
Background:
- Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumor.
- EHE typically affects soft tissues and bone, with diverse histological appearances.
- Encapsulation by lamellar bone is an unusual feature for EHE.