A case of facial angiosarcoma mimicking deep fungal infection
Abstract
Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare, yet a highly aggressive skin and soft tissue tumor with a predilection to the head and neck region in white-skinned elderly males1.
Cutaneous angiosarcomas have varied clinical presentations and could mimic several clinical entities making the diagnosis a challenge. Upon clinical suspicion, diagnosis is confirmed with histopathology examination and immunohistochemistry. Early diagnosis improves prognosis. We report a case of cutaneous angiosarcoma mimicking facial deep fungal infection.
Cutaneous angiosarcomas have varied clinical presentations and could mimic several clinical entities making the diagnosis a challenge. Upon clinical suspicion, diagnosis is confirmed with histopathology examination and immunohistochemistry. Early diagnosis improves prognosis. We report a case of cutaneous angiosarcoma mimicking facial deep fungal infection.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/tsljd.v23i1.37 | Journal eISSN: 1391-2771
Language: English
Page range: 28 - 29
Published on: Dec 31, 2023
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2023 W. K. B. A. Fernando, S. A. Jayakody, K. D. T. Dinupa, J. D. S. K. Gunasekara, published by Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
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