Pseudomyogenic (Epithelioid sarcoma-like) hemangioendothelioma with bone invasion.

Authors :: Karakasli A
Karaaslan A
Erduran M
Capkin S
Tuna EB
Havitcioglu H
Source :: Journal of orthopaedics [J Orthop] 2014 Jul 30; Vol. 11 (4), pp. 197-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 30 (Print Publication: 2014).
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Aim: Pseudomyogenic (epithelioid sarcoma-like) hemangioendothelioma is a rare local aggressive vascular tumor. Herein we present a 54-year-old male patient with a tumor on his index finger.<br />Case: The patient presented with a 1-year history of pain and swelling that progressively exacerbated. Bone invasion was observed on the middle phalanx via direct radiography. Histopathological examination findings were compatible with epithelioid sarcoma-like hemangioendothelioma.<br />Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge is the first case report of epithelioid sarcoma-like hemangioendothelioma with bone invasion.

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