Diagnostic dilemma; report of a bizarre case of advanced scalp and face angiosarcoma and literature review

Jude-Kennedy C Emejulu1 Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]

Igwebuike V Onyiaorah2 Department of Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Cornelius O Ukah2 Department of Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Titus OG Chukwuanukwu3 Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Nneka JF Osuigwe1 Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, PMB 5025 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Effiong E Akang4 Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Adefolarin O Malomo5 Department of Neurological Surgery, Institute of Neurological Sciences, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

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