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Gliosarcoma with angiosarcomatous features: a case report.

M Shintaku1, K Miyaji, Y Adachi

  • 1Department of Pathology, Osaka Red Cross Hospital, Tennoji, Japan.

Brain Tumor Pathology
|May 18, 1999
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This study reports a rare case of brain gliosarcoma with angiosarcomatous features. The mesenchymal component exhibited atypical endothelial cell proliferation, indicating a complex tumor with vascular elements.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Vascular Neoplasms

Background:

  • Gliosarcoma is a rare malignant brain tumor characterized by a biphasic pattern of glial and mesenchymal differentiation.
  • Angiosarcoma is a malignant tumor arising from endothelial cells, typically affecting blood vessels.

Observation:

  • A surgical case of gliosarcoma in a 76-year-old male presenting with left hemiparesis and headache is described.
  • The tumor, resected from the right cerebral hemisphere, displayed both anaplastic astrocytomatous and sarcomatous components.
  • The sarcomatous element exhibited features of angiosarcoma, with atypical endothelial cell proliferation, pleomorphic nuclei, and irregular vascular structures.

Findings:

  • Immunohistochemical analysis of the sarcomatous component revealed positivity for vimentin, factor VIII-related antigen, CD 34, and thrombomodulin.

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  • The MIB-1 labeling index was higher in the sarcomatous component compared to the astrocytomatous component, suggesting increased proliferative activity.
  • The mesenchymal component demonstrated distinct angiosarcomatous differentiation within the gliosarcoma.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the diverse histological spectrum of gliosarcoma and the importance of recognizing angiosarcomatous features.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment strategies and prognostic assessment in patients with this rare brain tumor.
    • Further research may elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the biphenotypic differentiation in such complex neoplasms.