Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of primary bladder angiosarcoma: a case report

Beyazal, Mehmet; Pirinççi, Necip; Yavuz, Alpaslan; Özkaçmaz, Sercan; Bulut, Gülay

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2013.10.003

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“…Hydronephrosis, hydroureter and distant metastases are known associations. 89 Angiosarcoma of the base of the penis is a rare entity that has been mentioned in only a few isolated case reports (Figure 13). [90][91][92] Total penile amputation may be needed due to high propensity for local recurrence, even for a superficial lesion.…”

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Angiosarcoma: clinical and imaging features from head to toe

Gaballah

Jensen

Palmquist

et al. 2017

The British Journal of Radiology

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Angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive subtype of soft-tissue sarcoma with a propensity for local recurrence and metastasis associated with a generally poor prognosis, unless diagnosed early. Given the vascular endothelial cell origin of angiosarcoma, tumours may develop in essentially any organ; however, there is a predilection for the skin where half of all tumours arise, increasing in prevalence with age. The most common risk factors are chronic lymphoedema and history of radiation. We review the most important radiological findings along the spectrum of angiosarcoma from head to toe throughout the body, including uncommon and rare locations. Key imaging features of angiosarcoma across multiple organ systems will be described, as well as the impact on management and prognosis.

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Section: Rare Locationsmentioning

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Angiosarcoma: clinical and imaging features from head to toe

Gaballah

Jensen

Palmquist

et al. 2017

The British Journal of Radiology

153

168

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“…The main presenting symptom is macroscopic or microscopic hematuria, although pelvic pain, painful voiding, and urinary obstruction may also occur [18,20,21]. At times, the tumor may be clinically silent and incidentally discovered, as in the current case.…”

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“…Several risk factors were identified, including a previous history of pelvic radiotherapy for prostate or gynecologic cancer, professional exposure to vinyl chlorides, and cigarette smoking [11]. However, bladder angiosarcoma was also recorded in younger patients without any known risk factors [18,19]. Our patient was a heavy smoker and had undergone pelvic radiotherapy for prostatic adenocarcinoma eight years prior.…”

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Angiosarcoma of the Urinary Bladder Following Radiotherapy: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

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Background and objectives: Angiosarcomas are uncommon and extremely aggressive malignancies derived from vascular endothelial cells. Although they can occur anywhere in the body and at any age, they are more frequently found in the skin of the head and neck regions and in the elderly. Few cases have been recorded in deep soft tissues and in parenchymal organs. Angiosarcomas of the urinary bladder are exceedingly rare. They usually arise in adult patients with a history of radiation therapy, cigarette smoking, or exposure to chemical agents (e.g., vinyl chloride). Despite multidisciplinary treatment approaches combining surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, prognosis is dismal. Materials and methods: We describe a case of a 78-year-old Caucasian man presenting with a vesical mass incidentally discovered with abdominal computerized tomography (CT). He underwent transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB), and histology was compatible with angiosarcoma. Results: The patient had been a heavy smoker and his medical history included therapeutic irradiation for prostate cancer eight years previously. Radical cystoprostatectomy was feasible, and pathologic examination of the surgical specimen confirmed angiosarcoma involving the urinary bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Post-operative peritonitis resulted in progressive multi-organ failure and death. Conclusions: Angiosarcoma primary to the urinary bladder is seldom encountered, however, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vesical tumors, especially in elderly men with a history of pelvic radiotherapy.

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Recurrent Massive Hemothorax of Unknown Etiology in an 85-Year-Old Man

Okamatsu

Tsubouchi

Iwasaki

et al. 2022

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An 85-year-old Japanese man, who was taking aspirin and edoxaban for previous myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation, came to our hospital with a chief complaint of dyspnea for 3 weeks. Chest radiography showed a massive left pleural effusion (Fig 1A). Analysis of pleural fluid showed an elevated hematocrit level at 32.8% (blood hematocrit level, 32.0%), and he was diagnosed with hemothorax. However, he had neither coagulation disorder nor thrombocytopenia, and the pleural effusion was negative for atypical cells. These findings suggested that the antithrombotic and anticoagulant medications might have induced the hemothorax.

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Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of primary bladder angiosarcoma: a case report

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Angiosarcoma: clinical and imaging features from head to toe

Angiosarcoma: clinical and imaging features from head to toe

Angiosarcoma of the Urinary Bladder Following Radiotherapy: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Recurrent Massive Hemothorax of Unknown Etiology in an 85-Year-Old Man

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