Angiosarcoma of the chest wall.

Maziak, D E; Shamji, F M; Peterson, R; Perkins, D G · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Angiosarcoma is a rare and highly malignant tumor of vascular origin. The causative factors include trauma, radiation, foreign bodies, thorium dioxide, and viral infections. We report a case of angiosarcoma occurring in a thoracotomy incision 17 years after operation for stage I lung cancer.

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