Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the nasal cavity.
J Chin Med Assoc
; 68(1): 45-8, 2005 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-15742864
ABSTRACT
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH) is an unusual vascular neoplasm characterized by proliferation of endothelial cells with epithelioid morphology. It has an indolent course, with the potential for recurrence, but rarely metastasizes. The common locations include soft tissue, skin, viscera and bone. We present an unusual case of EH in the nasal cavity and describe the clinical characteristics, histopathologic findings, differential diagnosis and management. The 25-year-old male patient initially presented with an 8-month history of intermittent epistaxis. Nasal endoscopy revealed a vascular tumor involving the nasal cavity. The tumor was excised and the final histopathologic diagnosis was consistent with EH. EH in the head and neck is extremely rare. Wide excision is the treatment of choice, and regular follow-up is suggested due to the potential for recurrence. Definitive diagnosis depends on histopathologic and immunohistochemical features.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Nasais
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Hemangioendotelioma Epitelioide
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Cavidade Nasal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Chin Med Assoc
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article