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Malignant angiosarcoma of the scalp: a case report with immunohistochemical studies
Author(s) -
NEWTON J.A.,
SPAULL J.,
MCGIBBON D.H.,
JONES E. WILSON
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1985.tb02297.x
Subject(s) - angiosarcoma , histogenesis , scalp , immunohistochemistry , medicine , pathology , hemangiosarcoma , dermatology
SUMMARY A case of angiosarcoma of the scalp is reported. The histogenesis of this tumour is discussed in terms of the ultrastructural and immunohistochemical findings. This type of angiosarcoma is uncommon and carries a poor prognosis; the therapeutic alternatives are discussed.