Cutaneous angiosarcoma presenting as an unusual facial bruise.
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چکیده
Angiosarcoma is a rare vascular tumour accounting for 2% of soft tissue sarcomas, which together represent less than 1% of all cancers. Although well described in specialist literature, it is unusual in general medical practice. We describe a case in which the initial appearance as a bruise gave rise to diagnostic uncertainty and delay.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Age and ageing
دوره 33 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004