Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp 115–118 | Cite as

Unifocal epitheloid hemangioendothelioma of the humerus: case report and review of the literature

  • K. Krueger
  • C. Bertram
  • P. Landwehr
  • K. Lackner
CASE REPORT
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Abstract

A patient with an epitheloid hemangioendothelioma of the proximal humerus is presented. Selective embolization of the tumor-supplying vessels was performed before total excision and substitution by an isoelastic prothesis. The patient shows no local recurrence or tumor spreading 2.5 years after the operation.

Key words Osseous tumor Tumor, epitheloid hemangioendothelioma Digital subtraction angiography Tumor embolization 
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© Springer-Verlag Italia 2002

Authors and Affiliations

  • K. Krueger
    • 1
  • C. Bertram
    • 2
  • P. Landwehr
    • 1
  • K. Lackner
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Cologne, Medical School, Joseph-Stelzmann-Strasse, D-50924 Cologne, Germany, Tel.: +49-221-4785060, Fax: +49-221-4784213, E-mail: Karsten.Krueger@uni-koeln.deDE
  2. 2.Clinic of Orthopaedics, University of Cologne, Cologne, GermanyDE

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