Primary splenic angiosarcoma: a case series of a rare oncological entity and diagnostic challenge

Background and purpose: Primary angiosarcoma of the spleen (PAS), an exceptionally rare and aggressive neoplasm with high metastatic risk (70%–85%), is frequently diagnosed in an advanced or metastatic stage. It presents diagnostic challenges due to its nonspecific symptomatology and resemblance to...

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Published in:	Acta Oncologica
Main Authors:	Iris Dirven, Philippe Leclercq, Lionel D'Hondt, Valentine Delmotte, Pierre Lefesvre, Hendrik Reynaert, Frederik Vandenbroucke, Magali Surmont
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medical Journals Sweden 2024-04-01
Subjects:	Angiosarcoma Liver Failure Primary Splenic Angiosarcoma Splenic imaging Splenic Neoplasms
Online Access:	https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actaoncologica/article/view/35412

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