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Primary Angiosarcoma of Bone of the Skull Base: A Case Report and Literature Review
Muhammad Rashid Hanif1, Saif Ur Rab1, Nausheen Yaqoob2
1Medical Oncology, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre, Muscat, OMN.
Abstract:
Primary angiosarcoma of bone (PAB) is an exceedingly rare entity characterized by aggressive clinical behavior. Following surgical removal, systemic relapse is common, and the overall prognosis is poor. Several systemic therapy agents and combinations have been used in the treatment of PAB. However, the evidence for their efficacy is limited to retrospective case series and case reports, making it difficult to assess their relative effectiveness. We report a case of systemically relapsed PAB along with a literature review aimed at increasing the available information on PAB responses to different types of systemic therapy.
Insights
Primary angiosarcoma of bone (PAB) is a rare and aggressive cancer. This study reviews PAB treatment options, highlighting limited evidence for systemic therapies and poor prognosis after relapse.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Bone Tumors
- Sarcoma Research
Background:
- Primary angiosarcoma of bone (PAB) is a rare malignancy with aggressive behavior.
- Systemic relapse is frequent after surgical resection, leading to a poor prognosis.
- Current evidence on systemic therapy efficacy for PAB is limited, based mainly on case reports and series.
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