Angiosarcoma of the spleen. Case report and review of literature

De Vriese, L.; De Coster, M.; Noyez, D.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica 89(1): 46-48

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458
PMID: 2655361
Document Number: 326804
Angiosarcomatous tumours of the spleen are rather rare. We report such a tumor in a 46 year old male. The pathology is described as well as a review of the literature. The pathogenesis is unknown, the symptomatology indistinct but spontaneous rupture is a rare event. Definite diagnosis is only possible with exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy. The prognosis is poor.

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