Key result
Secondary cutaneous angiosarcoma develops from congenital giant abdominal hemangioma without prior radiation or lymphedema.
Why the study?
Cutaneous angiosarcoma diagnosis is challenging due to histological overlap with other tumors, and secondary cases typically arise following radiotherapy or chronic lymphedema.
Case Report (n=1)
Secondary cutaneous angiosarcoma can arise from pre-existing vascular anomalies like congenital giant hemangiomas even without classic risk factors such as radiation or lymphedema.
Alerts clinicians to atypical secondary cAS in congenital hemangiomas without radiation or lymphedema; leaves open pathogenesis and surveillance needs.
Introduction: Cutaneous angiosarcoma (cAS) is a rare and aggressive malignancy of endothelial origin, most commonly affecting the scalp and face in elderly patients. Diagnosis is often challenging due to histological overlap with other vascular or epithelioid tumors. Secondary cAS typically arises following radiotherapy or chronic lymphedema. Case Presentation: We report a rare case of secondary cAS in a 33-year-old woman developing from a congenital giant abdominal hemangioma, without prior radiation or lymphedema. The lesion progressed from erythema to a large non-healing ulcer. Histopathology revealed poorly differentiated vascular tumor cells, confirmed by immunohistochemistry showing positivity for CD31, ERG, and FLI-1. Due to the extensive lesion, surgical excision was not feasible, and only supportive care was provided. Conclusion: This case emphasizes the importance of early recognition and biopsy in atypical vascular lesions. Secondary cAS may arise from pre-existing vascular anomalies even in the absence of classic risk factors, highlighting the need for individualized management.
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Zhou et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Cutaneous angiosarcoma (n=1). Congenital giant abdominal hemangioma was evaluated. A 33-year-old woman developed secondary cutaneous angiosarcoma from a congenital giant abdominal hemangioma without prior radiation or lymphedema.
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