What causes epithelioid hemangioendothelioma?

What causes epithelioid hemangioendothelioma?

Malignant tumors, like EHE, form when a healthy cell transforms into a cancer cell that multiplies out of control.

Researchers have discovered that EHE is caused by a unique genetic mutation. It happens when two chromosomes join abnormally, causing one gene to join to another gene. These genes are WWTR1 (also known as TAZ) and CAMTA1. When WWTR1 joins with CAMTA1, it causes EHE.

Your provider may look for signs of abnormal chromosome attachments to diagnose EHE.