Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the retroperitoneum - a rare vascular tumor

Vasa. 2021 Jul;50(4):312-316. doi: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000898. Epub 2020 Jul 22.

Abstract

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumor, affecting the liver, the lungs and the bones most frequently. It has a heterogenous clinical presentation and there is no consensus on optimal treatment. This report aims to present a rare case of a retroperitoneal EHE and to discuss on proper management.

Keywords: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma; retroperitoneal; vascular tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid*
  • Humans
  • Liver
  • Lung
  • Sarcoma*
  • Vascular Neoplasms*