Cutaneous angiosarcoma presenting as an unusual facial bruise

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is a rare vascular tumour accounting for 2% of soft tissue sarcomas, which together represent less than 1% of all cancers. Although well described in specialist literature, it is unusual in general medical practice. We describe a case in which the initial appearance as a bruise gave rise to diagnostic uncertainty and delay © British Geriatrics Society 2004; all rights reserved.