Multifocal epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the phalanges of the hand

Skeletal Radiol. 2006 Oct;35(10):787-92. doi: 10.1007/s00256-005-0943-6. Epub 2005 Aug 13.

Abstract

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EH) of bone is a rare vascular neoplasm characterized by epithelioid endothelial cells and a variable biologic behaviour. The principal sites of occurrence of this osteolytic tumor are the lower extremity and the axial skeleton. Approximately half of the cases present with multifocal disease. The latter feature can be helpful in suggesting the diagnosis of a vascular tumor; on the other hand, it strengthens the need for a skeletal survey or whole-body MRI/CT. We report on the clinical, histologic and radiologic features-including CT and MRI findings-of EH in a case of multifocal disease of the phalanges of the hand, a very uncommon anatomic site of affliction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Finger Phalanges / pathology*
  • Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed