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Angiosarcoma of the skin
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Histopathology
In the epidermis there are usually no specific changes, there are signs of banal inflammation. In the dermis - vascular anastomosis with atypical cells. Spindle-shaped cells resemble cells that occur in Kaposi's sarcoma, or can simulate melanoma or sarcoma.
Symptoms of angiosarcoma of the skin
Angiosarcoma of the skin is often localized on the scalp and face, but can also occur in other sites in older men. Initially, the affected area is presented in the form of bruising, chronic stasis or swelling. Against this background, cellulites, nodes and pyoderma are formed. Tumors grow eccentrically and go beyond the hearth. A globular tumor, as a result of the fusion of individual small tumors, a red-violet conglomerate is formed. On the surface of the translucent vessels.
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Treatment of angiosarcoma of the skin
Carry out removal of the tumor surgically, prescribe radio and chemotherapy.
Prognosis for angiosarcoma of the skin
The prognosis is unfavorable when the tumor is located in the area of vital organs.