Key result
An 84-year-old woman with a history of traditional facial tattoos developed a rare cutaneous angiosarcoma on her cheek, which was treated with surgical excision and adjuvant radiotherapy.
Why the study?
Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer of blood and lymph vessels representing only 2% of skin malignancies.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case report highlights a rare presentation of cutaneous angiosarcoma on the face of an elderly patient with a history of traditional tattoos.
Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the blood vessels and lymph vessels of the skin and soft tissues. It is estimated to account for only 2% of all skin malignancies, and its incidence can vary depending on the location and organ affected
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Sektaoui Soukaina (2023) conducted a case report in Cutaneous angiosarcoma (n=1). Surgical excision and adjuvant radiotherapy was evaluated. An 84-year-old woman with a history of traditional facial tattoos developed a rare cutaneous angiosarcoma on her cheek, which was treated with surgical excision and adjuvant radiotherapy.
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