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Angiosarcoma of the penis

R J Webber1, N Alsaffar, D Bissett

  • 1Department of Urology, Aberdeen Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom.

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|February 11, 1998
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Penile angiosarcoma is a rare cancer. This case highlights an incidental diagnosis of this rare sarcoma in a patient presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Vascular Neoplasms

Background:

  • Penile sarcomas are exceptionally rare malignancies.
  • Angiosarcoma is an aggressive vascular tumor with a propensity for metastasis.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old male presented with hematemesis and melena.
  • An incidental finding of penile angiosarcoma was made, despite metastatic lesions.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed by histology and fine needle aspiration cytology.

Findings:

  • The patient received a single dose of chemotherapy.
  • The patient succumbed to myocardial infarction before further treatment could be administered.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the rarity of penile angiosarcoma.

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  • It highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in patients with unusual presentations.
  • Further research into the management of this rare entity is warranted.