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

• Main Authors: Daniela Cabibi (Author), Giulia Pipitone (Author), Rossana Porcasi (Author), Sabrina Ingrao (Author), Ignazio Benza (Author), Calogero Porrello (Author), Massimo Cajozzo (Author), Antonino Giulio Giannone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...