Author:
Kuang Renzhao,Li Shun,Wang Yuanchuan
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Primary cerebral epithelioid angiosarcoma (PCEA) is a rare malignant tumor of the central nervous system. To the best of our knowledge, only three cases have been reported in the English language literature thus far.
Case presentation
Here, we report a fourth case in a 73-year-old man admitted for headache. Radiological examination revealed a mass in the right occipital lobe, which was removed by right occipital craniotomy. Histopathological examination revealed epithelioid angiosarcoma. The patient received radiotherapy after resection but survived for only nine months due to recurrence of the tumor and his declining further surgery.
Conclusions
In this report, we add to the knowledge base on this exceedingly rare tumor, review the small number of relevant cases published previously, and analyze and summarize the clinical and pathological characteristics, treatment options and prognosis of this cancer.
Funder
Municipal University Science and Technology Strategic Cooperation Special Fund
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Neurology (clinical),General Medicine
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