Background. Primary splenic angiosarcoma is a very rare mesenchymal malignant tumor associated with a poor prognosis due to its high metastatic potential. This disease can be easily neglected and spontaneous splenic rupture is a frequent manifestation at the time of diagnosis leading to a poor outcome because of peritoneal dissemination. Case Presentation. We describe the case of a 49-year-old man who presented with asthenia, left upper quadrant abdominal pain, and anemia. Computerized tomography scan showed an enlarged spleen with no nodules and a nontraumatic rupture of the splenic capsule. Splenectomy was performed on account of the severe anemia and histopathology examination showed a primary angiosarcoma. Conclusions. Splenic angiosarcoma should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses in patients with nontraumatic spleen rupture and a specific previous medical history. Regrettably, splenectomy allows for a definitive diagnosis but not a curative treatment.
Coppola, S., Leva, A., Pagni, F., Famularo, S., & Gianotti, L. (2017). Demanding Diagnosis of Splenic Angiosarcoma as Cause of Delayed Treatment of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review. CASE REPORTS IN SURGERY, 2017, 6256102.
Citazione: | Coppola, S., Leva, A., Pagni, F., Famularo, S., & Gianotti, L. (2017). Demanding Diagnosis of Splenic Angiosarcoma as Cause of Delayed Treatment of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review. CASE REPORTS IN SURGERY, 2017, 6256102. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No |
Titolo: | Demanding Diagnosis of Splenic Angiosarcoma as Cause of Delayed Treatment of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review |
Autori: | Coppola, S; Leva, A; Pagni, F; Famularo, S; Gianotti, L |
Autori: | GIANOTTI, LUCA VITTORIO (Ultimo) |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2017 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | CASE REPORTS IN SURGERY |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6256102 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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