Angiosarcoma of the superior vena cava
Authors:
- R. P. AbrattRAR. P. Abratt
- M. WilliamsMWM. Williams
- M. RaffMRM. Raff
- N. F. DoddNDN. F. Dodd
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Abstract
The first reported case of an angiosarcoma apparently arising from the superior vena cava is presented. The patient, a 20‐year‐old white man, was treated by surgical excision and reconstruction with dacron grafts from the left and right brachiocephalic veins to the right atrium. This was followed by a course of mediastinal irradiation. The patient remained clinically disease‐free at 24 months post‐treatment. The patient had occasional occupational exposure to polyvinyl chloride.Keywords
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