| Literature DB >> 27642429 |
Fatima Zahra Nasreddine1, Bouchra Baghad1, Soumiya Chiheb1.
Abstract
Spindle cell hemangioma, formerly known as spindle cell hemangioendothelioma, was described by Weiss and Enzinger in 1986. Since the advent of immunohistochemical studies it is no longer considered as low grade angiosarcoma. It is a benign vascular tumor It almost exclusively affects the dermis at the distal ends. We report the first case of a patient with spindle cell hemangioma located in the scapular, breast, thighs and mandibular area. According to the literature, only 9 cases located in the head and neck were reported. We report a new case of this rare and poorly understood entity that can be confused with malignant tumors. Our patient suffered from spindle cell hemangioma located in the scapular, breast, thighs and mandibular area. He underwent excisional biopsy. The evolution was favorable with 6-month follow up, without relapse.Entities:
Keywords: Benign tumour; Spindle-shaped hemangioma; Surgical excision
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27642429 PMCID: PMC5012810 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.24.90.8479
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Nodule sous cutané de la mandibule
Figure 2Nodules sous cutané du bras gauche
Figure 3Nodule sous cutané du bras gauche
Figure 4Nodule sous cutané de la cuisse gauche
Figure 5Faible grossissement thrombose remanié
Figure 6Aspect histologique