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  • Title: Papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma of the thigh: A case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Ward KA, Ecker PM, White RR, Melnik TE, Gulbahce EH, Wilke MS, Sangueza OP.
    Journal: Dermatol Online J; 2010 Apr 15; 16(4):4. PubMed ID: 20409411.
    Abstract:
    The term angiosarcoma, encompasses several neoplasms, all of which exhibit a malignant process derived from endothelial cells of the vessels. The most common form of angiosarcoma is highly aggressive, often fatal, and usually affects the head and neck region of elderly white men. Other low-grade forms of angiosarcoma, including papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma, also known as Dabska tumor, are less invasive, affect a wider age range, and offer a better prognosis. There are several predisposing factors that increase the risk of angiosarcoma and include chronic lymphedema of the extremities, preexisting vascular lesions, and prior radiation, often as therapy for other malignancies. We report an unusual case of a very small, low-grade angiosarcoma on the thigh of an adult female with no known predisposing risk factors.
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