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Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to angiosarcoma.

J W Buckner1, G Porterfield, G R Williams

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73126.

The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Angiosarcoma of the spleen is a rare cancer with a poor prognosis. Early splenectomy before rupture is the only effective treatment for this splenic tumor.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Angiosarcoma of the spleen is an exceptionally rare malignancy.
  • It is associated with a very poor patient prognosis.

Observation:

  • Literature review identified 57 reported cases.
  • Sixteen cases presented with acute abdomen due to splenic rupture.
  • This paper details an additional case of spontaneous splenic rupture.

Findings:

  • Mean survival is 14.4 months post-detection.
  • Survival drops to 4.4 months following splenic rupture.
  • Splenectomy before rupture is the only curative option.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.

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  • Emphasizes the life-threatening nature of splenic rupture in angiosarcoma.
  • Underscores the importance of considering angiosarcoma in cases of spontaneous splenic rupture.