RESUMO
Cutaneous angiosarcoma (cAS) is a rare malignant neoplasm of vascular endothelial origin with an unfavourable prognosis. Its diagnosis often faces delays due to its manifestation as an inconspicuous 'bruise-like' lesion in an otherwise asymptomatic individual, leading to a generally low index of suspicion for angiosarcoma. Here, we present a case of a man who presented to his general practitioner with an ecchymotic plaque on his forehead, initially thought to be benign. Over the subsequent 6 weeks, the lesion progressively enlarged and became ulcerated, prompting the patient to represent to his general practitioner. He was urgently referred to a dermatologist and a subsequent biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of cAS. Our presentation of this case serves as a reminder for physicians to maintain a high index of suspicion and low threshold for biopsy for patients with atraumatic ecchymotic lesions.
Assuntos
Hemangiossarcoma , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Humanos , Hemangiossarcoma/diagnóstico , Hemangiossarcoma/patologia , Masculino , Neoplasias Cutâneas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Equimose/etiologia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Biópsia , TestaRESUMO
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