highly malignant tumors Flashcards
1
Q
what is an angiosarcoma?
A
malignant tumor of endothelium, made of anaplastic endothelial cells with or without vascular channels
2
Q
do angiosarcomas metastasize?
A
yes, widely and are frequently fatal
3
Q
where do angiosarcomas happen?
A
in liver or skin, breast or soft tissue
4
Q
liver angiosarcomas happen when?
A
if you are exposed to VAT (Vinyl chloride, Arsenic (pesticides), Thorotrast (radiography contrast))
5
Q
what marker can you use to detect angiosarcoma?
A
CD31
