Malignant pleural effusion due to angiosarcoma: A rare entity.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2023

Publication Title

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive vascular malignancy that typically originates in the skin or soft tissue of the body. It is known to have a propensity for metastasis to the lung parenchyma in the form of pulmonary nodules and cavitary lesions; however, a less commonly described entity is in the form of a malignant pleural effusion. Management of a malignant pleural effusion due to angiosarcoma presents a unique challenge. This article describes the challenges faced during one patient's diagnostic and treatment course, and the anticipated future complications of his aggressive disease.

Volume

36

Issue

12

First Page

1

Last Page

4

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000977676.98481

ISSN

1547-1896

PubMed ID

37989195

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