Open AccessEpithelioid hemangioendothelioma of hypopharynx: A rare presentation
Author(s) -
Sankalp Sancheti,
Jiten N Singh,
Akshat Malik,
Kalpana Th Devi,
Shivani Jain
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-962X
DOI - 10.4103/0975-962x.180314
Subject(s) - medicine , epithelioid hemangioendothelioma , presentation (obstetrics) , dysphagia , radiation therapy , electronic journal , head and neck , radiology , treatment modality , therapeutic modalities , surgery , pathology , free access , immunohistochemistry , world wide web , computer science
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular neoplasm of borderline or low-grade malignant potential uncommonly seen in head and neck region and has not been reported in the hypopharynx. We present here a case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma arising from the hypopharynx in a young female patient who presented with progressive dysphagia for 1-year and difficulty in breathing for 1-month. This is first reported case in published English literature to the best of our knowledge. Recognition of this borderline entity is necessary because of its potential for malignant transformation and recurrence. A wide excision and regular clinical follow-up would be an appropriate treatment protocol. The role of other therapeutic modalities such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy is not yet well established.