Ruz Zafra P, Ruz Zafra MA, Araujo Míguez Á, Bozada García JM. Diagnosis of metastatic angiosarcoma of the aorta in colonic lesion biopsies.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2023;
115:94-95. [PMID:
35748464 DOI:
10.17235/reed.2022.8780/2022]
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Abstract
Angiosarcomas are rare tumors that usually entail a poor prognosis because of extensive invasiveness and high rates of distant metastasis. Gastrointestinal tract involvement is uncommon but may cause digestive bleeding. A definitive diagnosis requires histological and immunohistochemical testing. Metastatic lesions to the gut usually have a typical morphology, which must be identified in order to avoid delay in the diagnosis and potential treatment of this malignant condition.
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