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Angiosarcoma
Data on angiosarcoma detailed by researchers at Charles University
June 23rd, 2009
According to a study from Prague, Czech Republic, "Hemangiosarcoma of the thyroid gland is a very rare entity. The therapy of this tumor is difficult because of its locally aggressive and destructive behavior with a high recurrence rate." "We report a case of 60-year-old man with history of 1 month rapidly enlarging neck mass in the thyroid region. Ultrasound examination and CT scan showed resistance arising from the left thyroid lobe. FNAC revealed necrotic tumor mass without any cytological specification. Because of the clinical findings, a total thyroidectomy was indicated. The surgery was complicated by invasion of the tumor mass into the surrounding tissues....
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-23)
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