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ArticleAsian journal of neurosurgery2025

Cerebral Intricacies: Deciphering the Mystique of Primary Central Nervous System Angiosarcoma.

Sana Ahuja, Shaivy Malik, Charanjeet Ahluwalia

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Article in Asian journal of neurosurgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Sana AhujaDepartment of Pathology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4630-016X
Shaivy MalikDepartment of Pathology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0003-3259-0749
Charanjeet AhluwaliaDepartment of Pathology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1215-0327

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Angiosarcoma of the central nervous system (CNS) is an exceptionally rare and aggressive vascular malignancy presenting significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report the case of a 22-year-old female with CNS angiosarcoma, highlighting diagnostic intricacies, therapeutic approaches, and management outcomes. Initial symptoms included headache and dizziness, with magnetic resonance imaging revealing a space-occupying lesion in the right parietal lobe, initially misinterpreted as cavernoma. Subsequent surgical resection confirmed angiosarcoma histologically, supported by immunohistochemical analysis showing endothelial markers. Treatment comprised local irradiation postoperatively, resulting in no recurrence or metastasis. Histopathological examination revealed an infiltrative growth pattern with atypical endothelial cells forming irregular vascular spaces. Challenges in diagnosis arise due to overlapping features with other intracranial lesions. Multimodal treatment approaches involving surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy were employed, although their efficacy remains uncertain. Prognosis remains poor, underscoring the imperative for collaborative efforts to enhance understanding and management of this rare malignancy. Our case contributes valuable insights to the limited literature on CNS angiosarcoma, emphasizing the need for comprehensive case studies to refine diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

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angiosarcomacavernomacentral nervous systemcerebralepithelioid

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PMID40485793
PMCPMC12136932

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