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Radical surgical resection of giant Angiosarcoma of the posterior Mediastinum: A rare neoplasm with rare presentation as epigastric pain

ABSTRACT: Angiosarcoma of the Posterior Mediastinum is a rare entity. We herein report a case of a giant posterior mediastinal Angiosarcoma. A 54-year female presented with a one-year history of epigastric pain. Her upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy revealed no abnormality. Chest x-Ray showed a shadow in the hilar area. A computed tomographic scan of the Thorax (CT) and MRI Scan showed a mass in the Posterior Mediastinum. CT-guided biopsy revealed the tumor of vascular origin. The tumor was completely resected. Post-operative recovery was uneventful. After 14 months follow up patient is disease-free, and a CT scan of the chest showed no recurrence. Highlights • A 54 years old female nonsmoker presented with a one-year history of epigastric pain.• C-XRAY showed a large right hilar mass.• CT Scan of thorax showed a large heterogeneous mass measuring 13.5 × 8.0cm.• CT guided biopsy showed tumor of vascular origin.• Radical surgical resection was performed with excellent outcome.

SUBMITTER: Chaudhry I

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8626570 | biostudies-literature |

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