Epididymal Angiosarcoma - 15/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2007.01.074
Matthew H. Hayn a, ⁎ 
, Sheldon Bastacky b, Michael E. Franks a
, Sheldon Bastacky b, Michael E. Franks a a Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
b Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Address for correspondence: Matthew H. Hayn, M.D., Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Kaufmann Medical Building, Suite 700, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.Résumé |
Sarcomas are rare and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies. The subtype angiosarcoma is derived from vascular and lymphatic tissue and generally has a poor prognosis. Prior radiation therapy is a known risk factor for the development of angiosarcomas. We present what we believe to be the first case of an angiosarcoma arising in the epididymis in an 80-year-old man who presented with right scrotal swelling.
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Vol 69 - N° 3
P. 576.e5-576.e7 - mars 2007 Retour au numéro
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