Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the splenic capsule - Report of a case reiterating the concept of inert foreign body tumorigenesis

Authors
Cokelaere, K Vanvuchelen, J Michielsen, P Sciot, R
Citation
K. Cokelaere et al., Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the splenic capsule - Report of a case reiterating the concept of inert foreign body tumorigenesis, VIRCHOWS AR, 438(4), 2001, pp. 398-403
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
VIRCHOWS ARCHIV-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
09456317 → ACNP
Volume
438
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
398 - 403
Database
ISI
SICI code
0945-6317(200104)438:4<398:EAOTSC>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
We report an epithelioid angiosarcoma involving the splenic capsule. This n eoplasm developed because of a gauze sponge, retained for 38 years followin g left-sided nephrectomy. Clinical, radiological, and histological features of this angiosarcoma add to the validity of the concept of inert foreign b ody tumorigenesis in humans.