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Angiosarcoma in an Arteriovenous Fistula Following Renal Transplantation: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor arising from vascular or lymphatic endothelial cells. Angiosarcoma at an arteriovenous fistula site is exceptionally rare. We report a case of a 37-year-old male renal transplant recipient who developed a high-grade epithelioid angiosarcoma at the site of an arteriovenous fistula six years post-transplant. The lesion presented as a bleeding, enlarging mass and was initially misdiagnosed, delaying definitive treatment. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient underwent radical surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. This case highlights the need for heightened clinical suspicion, particularly in patients with arteriovenous fistula-related complications, as early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for this rare but aggressive malignancy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75611

Authors: Charbel B Aoun, Elie Moukawam, Joseph Sfeir, Ziad Sleiman, George Ghanime

Institutions: Lebanese University, Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui-University Medical Center

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: W4405312748