Angiosarcoma of the carotid artery: a case report

Head Neck Surg. 1988 Mar-Apr;10(4):264-8. doi: 10.1002/j.1930-2398.1988.tb00010.x.

Abstract

Angiosarcomas are rare tumors, particularly in the head and neck region. A case report of an angiosarcoma arising in the internal carotid artery is described; such an occurrence has not previously been reported. The etiology, pathology, and treatment of this unusual tumor are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery Diseases* / etiology
  • Carotid Artery Diseases* / pathology
  • Carotid Artery Diseases* / surgery
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology
  • Female
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / etiology
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / pathology
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications