Korean J Dermatol.  1988 Apr;26(2):274-276.

A Case of Angiosarcoma of the Scalp

• Cho HJ
• Chung HG
• Ahn KJ
• Lee CH
• Lee CJ

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant vascular tumor of endothelial cell origin. Most lesions of cutaneous angiosarcoma occur over the face and scalp. We experienced a case of angiosarcoma of the scalp in a 63-year-old man. Multiple pea-sized erythematous papules and nodules developed on the forehead 6 months ago. Thereafter, the lesions have extended to make violaceous, compressible and hemorrhagic plaques. On histologic examination, there were irregular, often anastomosing vascular channels lined by the atypical endothelial cells in the dermis.

MeSH Terms

Dermis
Endothelial Cells
Forehead
Hemangiosarcoma*
Humans
Middle Aged
Scalp*