Primary angiosarcoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature
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Angiosarcomas, malignant, neoplasmsAbstract
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.

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01-05-2008
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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
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