A Case Report of Splenic Rupture Secondary to Underlying Angiosarcoma

Primary splenic angiosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that has not been well-illustrated due to infrequency and variability in patient presentation. Limited systemic therapy regimens for splenic angiosarcoma make early detection preferable, as management focuses on monitoring for recurrence and meta...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 12; no. 7
Main Authors Kania, Brooke E, Vasani, Sugam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Cureus Inc 28.07.2020
Cureus
Subjects
Abdomen
Blood
Cancer therapies
Case reports
Dyspnea
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Hemoglobin
Kidneys
Medical prognosis
Metastasis
Oncology
Pain
Pathophysiology
Patients
Risk factors
Spleen
Tumors
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Summary:Primary splenic angiosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that has not been well-illustrated due to infrequency and variability in patient presentation. Limited systemic therapy regimens for splenic angiosarcoma make early detection preferable, as management focuses on monitoring for recurrence and metastatic spread or preventing hemorrhagic complications of tumor burden such as splenic rupture. This cancer, in particular, is aggressive, and metastasis is common. Here, we discuss a 68-year-old female who presented with a splenic laceration caused by an underlying primary splenic angiosarcoma. The purpose of this article is to describe a patient who presents with noteworthy clinical features and a rare complication of splenic angiosarcoma to aid in the treatment and diagnosis of future patients.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.9439