| Literature DB >> 28916596 |
Elina Shustef1, Viktoryia Kazlouskaya2, Victor G Prieto1, Doina Ivan1, Phyu P Aung1.
Abstract
Cutaneous angiosarcoma (cAS) is a rare malignant neoplasm with variable clinical presentation. Although a distinct vascular tumour, cAS shares many overlapping histopathological features with other vasoformative and epithelioid tumours or 'mimickers'. cAS shows aggressive behaviour and carries a grave prognosis, thus early diagnosis is of paramount importance to achieve the best possible outcomes. Recently, several genetic studies were conducted leading to the identification of novel molecular targets in the treatment of cAS. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of cAS with discussion of its clinical, histopathological and molecular aspects, the differential diagnosis, as well as current therapies including ongoing clinical trials. © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.Entities:
Keywords: angiosarcoma; cutaneous vascular lesions; histologic mimickers; histopathology; immunohistochemistry; molecular and therapy
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28916596 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2017-204601
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Pathol ISSN: 0021-9746 Impact factor: 3.411