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Original Article

Cutaneous Angiosarcoma Masquerading as Herpes Zoster
Kast DR, Sammons D, Sarsama Nixon RM, Geiss DF
Cutis. 2012;90:42-45.

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).


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