Primary angiosarcoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Aderounmu A.O.A
  • Olaitan P.B
  • Ojemakinde K.O.
  • Olatoke S.A
  • Bello T.O
  • Agodirin O.S.

Keywords:

Angiosarcomas, malignant, neoplasms

Abstract

Angiosarcomas are uncommon malignant neoplasms characterized by extensively infiltrating anaplastic cells derived from blood vessels and lining irregular blood filled spaces(sinusoids). Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare aggressive tumour of unknown etiology and may be difficult to diagnose. We present a case to illustrate the difficulty in diagnosis and the effect of this on the prognosis of the disease.

The front cover of Western Nigerian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 1

Published

01-05-2008

How to Cite

Aderounmu A.O.A, Olaitan P.B, Ojemakinde K.O., Olatoke S.A, Bello T.O, & Agodirin O.S. (2008). Primary angiosarcoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature. Western Nigeria Journal of Medical Sciences, 1(01 May/June). Retrieved from https://wnjms.com.ng/journal/index.php/wnjms/article/view/37