Primary angiosarcoma of the femur in a patient with Takayasu arteritis

This study presents a case of lytic lesion in the right femur with dissemination to other bones, such as the vertebral column and skull, and to the lungs and central nervous system. Orthopedic surgery was performed in order to improve quality of life. Surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade malignant osseous angiosarcoma. Despite oncologic and orthopedic treatment, the patient had rapid and aggressive progression with a poor outcome.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research