Angiosarcoma of the carotid artery: a case report.
Angiosarcomas are rare tumors, particularly in the head and neck region. A case report of an angiosarcoma arising in the internal carotid artery is described; such an occurrence has not previously been reported. The etiology, pathology, and treatment of this unusual tumor are discussed.
Whyte
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RI
Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Joseph
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MP
Bennett
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W
Goodman
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ML
Brewster
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D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications