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Multiple lower extremity and penile spindle cell hemangioendotheliomas
1Department of Dermatology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Forces Base, Texas, USA.
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|July 24, 1998
Summary
Spindle cell hemangioendothelioma (SCH) is a rare vascular tumor. Patients diagnosed with SCH should undergo screening for Maffucci
Area of Science:
- Vascular Neoplasms
- Pathology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Spindle cell hemangioendothelioma (SCH) is a rare vascular neoplasm.
- Characterized by cavernous spaces, thrombi, phleboliths, and spindle cells.
- Lesions may arise at sites of vascular injury.
Observation:
- A case of a 38-year-old man with multiple subcutaneous and penile SCHs is described.
- The patient presented with multiple SCH lesions in distinct locations.
Findings:
- The study details a rare presentation of multiple SCHs.
- Highlights the characteristic pathological features of SCH.
Implications:
- Suggests a potential association between SCH and Maffucci's syndrome.
- Recommends screening for Maffucci's syndrome in patients with SCH.