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Hemangiosarcoma is a rare, rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer. It is a blood-fed sarcoma; that is, blood vessels grow directly into the tumor and it is typically filled with blood. A frequent cause of death is the rupturing of this tumor, causing the victim to rapidly bleed to death.
The phrase "angiosarcoma", when used without modifier, usually refers to hemangiosarcoma. However, glomangiosarcoma (8710/3) and lymphangiosarcoma (9170/3) are distinct conditions. Hemangiosarcomas are commonly associated with toxic exposure to thorium dioxide (Thorotrast), polyvinyl chloride, and arsenic.
Hemangiosarcoma in dogs
This cancer is somewhat common in dogs, and more so in certain breeds including German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. It occurs, but is rare, in cats. The dog often exhibits no symptoms until the tumor has become very large and has metastasized. Owners often discover that the dog has hemangiosarcoma when the dog collapses and dies. More on [ Hemangiosarcoma ]
Angiosarcoma - Provides outline of disease, characteristics, stains, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
eMedicine: Angiosarcoma - Article by Belen Carsi, MD about this uncommon malignant neoplasm. Contains information about frequency, history, causes, workup, staging, treatment, medication, and images.
Meta Description: [ Angiosarcoma - Angiosarcomas are uncommon malignant neoplasms characterized by rapidly proliferating, extensively infiltrating anaplastic cells derived from blood vessels and lining irregular, blood-filled spaces. Specialists apply the term angiosarcoma to a wide range of malignant endothelial va... ]
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