Epitheloid Haemangioma of the Forehead: A Case Report

Epitheloid Haemangioma of the Forehead: A Case Report

Epitheloid haemangioma is a tumour of soft tissues arising from the vascular endothelium. Here, we present a young female with a swelling of the forehead region mimicking clinically as a sebaceous cyst. Histopathological examination confirmed as epitheloid haemangioma. She was followed up for t...

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Main Authors: Surya Rao Rao Venkata Mahipathy, Alagar Raja Duraira, Volga Harikrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2015-07-01
Series:International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
Subjects:
benign
haemangioma
tumour
vascular
Online Access:http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2051/6-%2014172_F(P)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK).pdf
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Summary:Epitheloid haemangioma is a tumour of soft tissues arising from the vascular endothelium. Here, we present a young female with a swelling of the forehead region mimicking clinically as a sebaceous cyst. Histopathological examination confirmed as epitheloid haemangioma. She was followed up for two years during which time there was no recurrence. This case is being reported as the cutaneous form of this lesion is very rare.
ISSN:2277-8543
2455-6874

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