Primary cerebellar angiosarcoma: A rare case of posterior fossa vascular tumor with hemorrhagic presentation and favorable surgical outcome

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Authors: Yi Cong Chew, Po Yin Tang, Siang Hui Lai, Chi Long Ho
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Abstract

Primary cerebellar angiosarcoma is an exceptionally rare intracranial malignancy, with only 22 cases reported in the literature. We report the case of a 67-year-old male who presented with a severe headache, unsteady gait, and giddiness. Computed tomography of the brain demonstrated a hemorrhagic lesion in the right cerebellar hemisphere with associated vasogenic edema and early hydrocephalus. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a right cerebellar intra-axial lesion with mixed signal intensities and a characteristic peripheral "bull's eye" enhancement pattern. Histopathological evaluation showed a vasoformative neoplasm with atypical endothelial cells, high mitotic activity, and immunopositivity for CD31 and erythroblast transformation specific (ETS)-related gene (ERG), consistent with low-grade angiosarcoma. The patient underwent gross total resection and remained recurrence-free 16 months postoperatively. This case underscores the importance of multi-modality imaging in the early recognition of hemorrhagic cerebellar tumors and reinforces the role of radiological-pathological correlation in diagnosis and treatment planning. Given its rarity, diagnosis of cerebellar angiosarcoma requires a high index of suspicion, supported by advanced imaging and immunohistochemical profiling. Multidisciplinary management is essential, and further case documentation is necessary to guide therapeutic strategies and prognostication.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas Cardiac tumors and thrombi CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
Volume
16
Pages
2–2
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN