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Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology

Print version ISSN 2795-501XOn-line version ISSN 2795-5001

Abstract

BAKA, Jessica et al. Epithelioid angiosarcoma mimicking periorbital cellulitis responsive to paclitaxel. Port J Dermatol Venereol. [online]. 2023, vol.81, n.2, pp.140-142.  Epub Mar 01, 2023. ISSN 2795-501X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/pjdv.22000034.

Introduction and case presentation:

We present a rare case of facial angiosarcoma that could be mistaken for cellulitis or lepromatous leprosy.

Conclusion:

The prognosis for the disease is still poor but there are good outcomes descripted with use of drugs such as Paclitaxel.

Keywords : Skin neoplasms; Immunohistochemistry; Differential diagnosis; Treatment outcome; Hemangiosarcoma; Paclitaxel.

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