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Pneumothorax: a classical presentation of metastatic scalp angiosarcoma
Kiron K Somasekharan Nair1, Arleen S Zabell, Kim-Loan Vo
1Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711, USA. kiron.somasekharannair@va.gov
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|August 25, 2012
Summary
Metastatic pulmonary angiosarcomas can cause pneumothorax and lung cysts, often missed on initial imaging. This rare cancer, especially from the scalp, requires high awareness for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Metastatic pulmonary angiosarcomas, particularly those originating from the scalp, frequently manifest with pneumothorax.
- Pulmonary metastases from angiosarcoma can be subtle on chest radiographs, leading to potential misdiagnosis.
- Computed tomography (CT) scans reveal diverse findings that may be misinterpreted due to the rarity of this condition.
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