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Pediatric Primary splenic angiosarcoma: A very rare disease.
La Tunisie Medicale
|September 17, 2015
Summary
Primary splenic angiosarcoma, a rare aggressive tumor, was diagnosed in a 13-year-old. Early splenectomy led to a positive outcome, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis for this aggressive cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Primary splenic angiosarcoma is an exceptionally rare and aggressive vascular tumor.
- It predominantly affects adults over 40, with fewer than ten pediatric cases documented globally.
- This malignancy carries a poor prognosis, often diagnosed at advanced stages.
