[Superselective feeder embolization for hemorrhage from cutaneous angiosarcoma in scalp]

No Shinkei Geka. 2005 Oct;33(10):995-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 76-year-old male developed a hemorrhagic nodule and a surrounding purple-red, irregularly shaped macule on his scalp after head trauma. The diagnosis of angiosarcoma was confirmed histologically. A transarterial feeder embolization was performed followed by a surgical excision. It was effective for bleeding from a tumor, and superselective catheterization was important for this specific tumor. The early diagnosis by neurosurgeon may lead to improved survival.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / blood supply
  • Hemangiosarcoma / complications*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scalp*
  • Skin Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy