Epididymal angiosarcoma.
Sarcomas are rare and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies. The subtype angiosarcoma is derived from vascular and lymphatic tissue and generally has a poor prognosis. Prior radiation therapy is a known risk factor for the development of angiosarcomas. We present what we believe to be the first case of an angiosarcoma arising in the epididymis in an 80-year-old man who presented with right scrotal swelling.
Hayn
Matthew H
MH
Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. haynm2@upmc.edu
Bastacky
Sheldon
S
Franks
Michael E
ME
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