A. Mlynski , J. Domont , A. Mallios , S. Bonvalot , S. Fukui
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Abstract
Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is an uncommon angiocentric vascular tumour. We present a case of an EHE of the left femoral vein, in a young woman, diagnosed after becoming symptomatic due to metastases. Limb is a rare localisation for this primary tumour. Diagnosis may be difficult, and aetiology is yet unknown.