A Case of Primary Angiosarcoma of The Pleura.
10.4046/trd.2001.50.6.726
- Author:
Tae Won SHIN
;
Chang Keun PARK
;
Dae Sik KWON
;
Jung CHOI
;
Hyun Hye PAE
;
Ho Kyun KIM
;
Hye Sook KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angiosarcoma;
Pleura
- MeSH:
Breast;
Endothelial Cells;
Hemangiosarcoma*;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pleura*;
Skin
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2001;50(6):726-731
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angiosarcomas are rare tumors that are derived from vascular endothelial cells. They may occur in various sites, including the skin, breast, visceral organs and deep soft tissues. The pleura usually a metastatic site from angiosarcomas. However, thirty one cases of primary pleural angiosarcomas have been reported worldwide. Here, we report a 61-year-old man with a primary angiosarcoma of the pleura with a brief review of the literature.
