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  • Pathology
  • Epidemiology

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  • Angiosarcomas originate from endothelial cells and can occur anywhere.
  • Visceral angiosarcomas are aggressive, high-grade tumors with significant risks of recurrence, metastasis, and poor survival.
  • Limited nationwide, long-term follow-up studies exist for visceral angiosarcomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a national cohort of patients diagnosed with visceral angiosarcomas.
  • To estimate long-term survival, local recurrence rates, and metastasis patterns.
  • To provide insights into the characteristics of this rare malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide cohort of adult patients diagnosed with visceral angiosarcoma between 2000 and 2017 in Denmark was identified.
  • Data were sourced from the Danish Pathology Register and the Danish Sarcoma Database.
  • Information on demographics, comorbidities, tumor characteristics, treatment, and outcomes was collected from registries and health records.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen cases of visceral angiosarcoma were identified, with an incidence of 1 per 5.5 million inhabitants annually.
  • The median age was 56.5 years, and 56% of patients were female. Common tumor sites included the kidney, liver, and thoracic wall.
  • Metastases were present at diagnosis in 17% and developed later in 50%. Median overall survival was 249 days, with a 5-year survival rate of 11%.

Conclusions:

  • This nationwide study confirms visceral angiosarcomas as rare, highly aggressive tumors with a poor prognosis.
  • The findings align with international data, emphasizing the malignancy's severity.
  • Despite a small cohort, significant heterogeneity in tumor location, metastatic patterns, and treatment was observed.