Unresectable Epitheloid Hemangioendothelioma of the Neck Region Cured by Radiotherapy

Abstract

Epitheloid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular neoplasm which has a variable malignant potential. EHE cases have been reported in the head and neck region. This is the report of an unresectable neck EHE cured totally by radiotherapy. As EHE has a malignant potential, wide local excision is the accepted treatment of choice. If total resection is not possible, additional curative therapy modalities are needed. Invasive forms of EHE which can not be resected totally can be treated by radiotherapy.




J Med Cases. 2011;2(4):147-150
doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/jmc216w