Pleural epithelioid angiosarcoma with lymphatic differentiation arisen after radiometabolic therapy for thyroid carcinoma: immunohistochemical findings and review of the literature

Pleural epithelioid angiosarcoma with lymphatic differentiation arisen after radiometabolic therapy for thyroid carcinoma: immunohistochemical findings and review of the literature

Abstract Background Pleural angiosarcoma is a rare tumor that causes diffuse pleural thickening and effusion, mimicking mesothelioma. Immunohistochemistry is needed to highlight endothelial differentiation. We describe the first case of pleural angiosarcoma with lymphatic differentiation following r...

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Main Authors: Daniela Cabibi, Giulia Pipitone, Rossana Porcasi, Sabrina Ingrao, Ignazio Benza, Calogero Porrello, Massimo Cajozzo, Antonino Giulio Giannone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Subjects:
Pleural angiosarcoma
Radiometabolic therapy
Immunohistochemistry
Thyroid Carcinoma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13000-017-0652-1

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