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An Infiltrative Case of Angiosarcoma Causing Portal Hypertension

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Hepatic angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive liver tumor. We report a case study of an 82-year-old elderly gentleman who presented with failure to thrive and ascites. Initially suspected to be cirrhosis, biopsy results eventually concluded angiosarcoma of the liver. Our patient presented with an infiltrative form, rather than distinct masses, which led to portal hypertension and ascites. The variance in symptomatology and radiology presentations make a diagnosis of hepatic angiosarcoma challenging and require a high index of suspicion.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001532

Authors: Gina Bae, Katie A. Dunleavy, Catherine Hagen, Douglas A. Simonetto, Manal F. Abdelmalek

Institutions: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403300299

FWCI: 0.312

Cites: 8

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10