Cutaneous angiosarcoma masquerading as herpes zoster
Kast, D.R.; Sammons, D.; Nixon, R.M.S.; Geiss, D.F.
Cutis 90(1): 42-45
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 22908732 Document Number: 658928
Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of vascular or lymphatic endothelial origin that has a poor prognosis. The insidious symptoms, aggressive nature, and rare occurrence of this neoplasm leave a paucity of optimal treatment information. We describe the atypical presentation of an 88-year-old man who was diagnosed and treated for herpes zoster (HZ) in a local emergency department; consultation and biopsy obtained through our dermatology clinic later revealed a diagnosis of cutaneous angiosarcoma (CA).