[Primary pulmonary angiosarcoma]

Rev Mal Respir. 2007 Jan;24(1):73-6. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8425(07)91015-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Primary pulmonary angiosarcoma (PPA) is a very rare tumour with a grave and short prognosis and whose primary site is difficult to confirm. The diagnosis is essentially histological and immunohistochemical because there are no specific clinical or radiological signs.

Observation: We report a case of a man with PPA, discovered during the investigation of chest pain. Imaging (x-ray and CT) identified a right apical mass. The diagnosis was made by histological and immunohistochemical analysis of CT guided percutaneous biopsies.

Conclusion: As a result of this observation we propose further studies on this extremely rare and grave condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged