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  • Pathology

Background:

  • Peritoneal angiosarcoma is an extremely rare malignancy with a high mortality rate.
  • Ascites can be the primary manifestation, complicating early diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old male presented with abdominal distension and massive ascites.
  • Initial workup, including computed tomography (CT) and cytology, was inconclusive for malignancy, with tuberculosis peritonitis suspected.
  • The patient underwent intra-abdominal tumor excision, followed by a decline in blood pressure and transfer to the ICU.

Findings:

  • Post-operative pathology confirmed epithelioid angiosarcoma, with neoplastic cells positive for cytokeratin, CD31, and CD34.
  • Despite treatment with Pazopanib and vasopressors, the patient's condition deteriorated, leading to expiration.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of peritoneal epithelioid angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for surgical exploration in cases of unexplained ascites.
  • Differential diagnosis for ascites should include rare sarcomas alongside common conditions like tuberculosis, liver cirrhosis, and infection.