Angiosarcoma of the auricle
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- 作者：I. Barhmi ; ismailbarhmi@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; R. Abada ; M. Roubal ; M. Mahtar
- 关键词：Angiosarcoma ; Auricle ; Treatment
- 刊名：European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：September 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：133
- 期：4
- 页码：281-282
- 全文大小：616 K
文摘
Angiosarcomas are rare but aggressive vascular cancers of endothelial cell origin. The diagnosis is often difficult, based on specific immunohistological features. They characteristically present a high local recurrence rate and an early metastatic potential.
Case report
We report a case of angiosarcoma of the auricle in a 31-year-old female patient who presented with swelling of the left ear for 3 years. Histological examination demonstrated angiosarcoma. Treatment consisted of surgery followed by postoperative radiotherapy.
Discussion
This case report describes the epidemiological and clinical profile and the treatment and outcome of angiosarcoma of the auricle, together with a review of the literature, demonstrating certain diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties in the management of this aggressive tumour.