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Retiform hemangioendothelioma, a rare low-grade angiosarcoma typically found on the skin, can present as pleural nodules and lead to fatal outcomes despite symptomatic treatment.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report describes a rare presentation of retiform hemangioendothelioma as pleural nodules diagnosed via thoracoscopy.
May warrant consideration in pleural nodule differentials; single case leaves optimal management open.
Retiform hemangioendothelioma (RH) is a rare low-grade variant of angiosarcoma mostly reported on dermis or subcutaneously. A 30-year-old woman suffering from dry cough, dyspnea and pleural effusion has been described. Distinctive symptoms and lesions on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan and common histological, immunological feature are discussed. Diagnosis was made by thoracoscopy as RH.
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Liu et al. (2015) conducted a case report in Retiform hemangioendothelioma (n=1). Endostatin and symptomatic treatment was evaluated. Retiform hemangioendothelioma, a rare low-grade angiosarcoma typically found on the skin, can present as pleural nodules and lead to fatal outcomes despite symptomatic treatment.
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