Skull angiosarcoma associated with a calcified chronic subdural hematoma

Br J Neurosurg. 2023 Aug;37(4):731-734. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2019.1594693. Epub 2019 Apr 24.

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is an uncommon, aggressive endothelial-cell tumor that usually affects the skin, and involvement of the skull is rare. Here, we describe a case of skull angiosarcoma associated with a calcified chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). HIGHLIGHTSA very rare case of skull angiosarcoma associated with a calcified chronic subdural hematoma is presented.An asymptomatic subdural hematoma with an atypical history and radiological features should prompt further investigation.Contrast MRI images should to be obtained early to differentiate a subdural hematoma from other pathologies.

Keywords: Angiosarcoma; dura mater; skull; subdural hematoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Head
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / complications
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / surgery
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic* / complications
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Skull