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TECO-CORTES, Javier A.; NAVARRETE-PEREZ, Juan J.  e  SANCHEZ-CASTRO, Óscar E.. Primary splenic angiosarcoma with capsular rupture and disseminated: a case report. Cir. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.89, suppl.2, pp.59-63.  Epub 14-Fev-2022. ISSN 2444-054X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.21000118.

Primary splenic angiosarcoma is a malignant vascular neoplasm with a short-term fatal prognosis in most cases, with nonspecific symptoms and usually in advanced stages. We present the case of a 49-year-old man with clinical history of chronic diarrhea and weight loss, in which it was identifies splenomegaly. The histopathological study disclose the diagnosis of primary angiosarcoma of the spleen, with spread to the liver, lung, and lymph nodes. The patient was discharged after undergoing splenectomy, with palliative treatment. Because the rarity of this neoplasm, there is limited experience regarding the best management with a significant impact on patient survival.

Palavras-chave : Angiosarcoma; Spleen; Splenomegaly.

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