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  • Vascular oncology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Medical oncology

Background:

  • Angiosarcoma, a rare malignant endothelial cell tumor, presents unique challenges, particularly when originating from venous structures.
  • Primary venous angiosarcoma is exceptionally rare and associated with a dismal prognosis, necessitating novel treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old female patient presented with a retroperitoneal mass.
  • The mass was surgically resected en bloc with a portion of the iliac vein.

Findings:

  • The patient received adjuvant radiotherapy following surgical intervention.
  • Post-treatment follow-up revealed no evidence of tumor recurrence for 3 years.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential efficacy of aggressive surgical management combined with adjuvant radiotherapy for primary venous angiosarcoma.
  • Successful outcomes in rare vascular tumors underscore the importance of multidisciplinary treatment approaches and long-term surveillance.