Epithelioid sarcoma and squamous cell carcinoma arising in a burn scar

A case of primary pulmonary angiosarcoma arising from tuberculous scar with fatal capillary bleeding

The etiology of primary pulmonary angiosarcoma is still unknown. Here we report a case of primary pulmonary angiosarcoma originated from a tuberculous scar and presented as aggressive deterioration with uncontrolled bleeding from capillaries with angiodysplasia.

Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of a Chronic Burn Scar of the Knee With Lymph Node Metastasis

Malignant transformation of chronic burn scars are usually toward cutaneous lineages, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Sarcomas are less common. Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma(UPS) is a subtype of soft tissue sarcoma with storiform-pleomorphic cells of uncertain origin, and has sparingly been reported to arise from burn scars. The majority are localized lesions probably due to the spatial distance of mesenchymal cells from the epithelium. The authors describe a rare case of UPS of the chronic burn scar of his knee with ipsilateral femoral and external iliac lymph node metastasis.

Long period of relative quiescence in distal-type epithelioid sarcoma of the forearm with recurrence after surgery: A case report

BACKGROUND

Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumor that only accounts for 0.6% to 1.0% of all cases of sarcomas. ES with a relative quiescent state of more than 10 years is extremely rare.Here, we present a rare case of ES in the forearm of a 17-year-old girl. The patient had a congenital mass in her forearm that measured approximately 1cm; it grew rapidly starting 5 years ago. The mass was not treated until last year when she underwent the first surgery. The mass was located in the middle and lower part of the left forearm and involved the dorsal muscle group, intermuscular space, and subcutaneous tissues without clear boundaries.The patient underwent surgery, and the tumor recurred twice within 1 year postoperatively.

METHODS

The tumor samples were examined via hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and immunohistochemistry staining.

RESULTS

Histopathologically, the tumor comprised large polygonal epithelioid cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm arranged in cell nests. Central necrosis and focal myxoid change could be seen in the tumor tissues. Immunostaining showed that the tumor cells were positive for CD34, CK, EMA, and vimentin but negative for CD31, S-100, and INI-1.

CONCLUSION

Based on these findings, the tumor was diagnosed as ES of distal form. Distal-type ES could have a long period of relative quiescence, after which it could grow rapidly and relapse multiple times over a short duration.

A rare development of basal cell carcinoma on trichoepithelioma in a chemical burn scar tissue: A case report

RATIONALE

Trichoepithelioma (TE) is a rare benign skin tumor that originates from the hair follicle epithelium. Although skin lesions arising from scar tissues are mostly malignant, the development of a benign tumor such as TE is a rare event.

PATIENT CONCERNS

A 28-year-old male patient who had a scar on the left cheek which arose 10 years ago because of a chemical burn visited our hospital. Scar revision was performed under local anesthesia.

DIAGNOSIS

Histological examination identified the specimen as a TE with malignant foci suspicious of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at the lateral margin of the specimen.

INTERVENTIONS

A second stage operation was planned to excise the BCC with a 4 mm margin of the normal skin around the previous lesion.

OUTCOMES

No complication or recurrence was noted during the 1-year follow-up period after surgery, and the appearance of the scar improved.

LESSONS

The correct differential diagnosis between TE and BCC is very important. So follow up at regular intervals is recommended for evaluation of recurrence or transformation into BCC in patients with tumors arising from chemical burn scars. And the concomitant development of TE and BCC should also be considered from a chemical burn scar.