Angiosarcoma of the liver: a rare malignancy

Authors

  • Javier Ramos-Lázaro Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain
  • Karen Chacón-Cid Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain
  • Andrea Farina Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain
  • Eirana Beatriz Acuña-Rodríguez Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain
  • Carlos Enrique Sabbagh-Fajardo Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain
  • José Fernando González-López Internal Medicine Department, Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a7n3a12

Keywords:

angiosarcoma of the liver, liver tumour, survival

Abstract

Hepatic angiosarcoma is a very rare malignant tumour of the liver. It is difficult to diagnose and is usually diagnosed late, with a limited vital prognosis. We present the case of a patient with hepatic angiosarcoma with rapid progression and end-of-life due to associated complications.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

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Ramos-Lázaro J, Chacón-Cid K, Farina A, Acuña-Rodríguez EB, Sabbagh-Fajardo CE, González-López JF. Angiosarcoma of the liver: a rare malignancy. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];7(3):38-40. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/807

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