Martínez RE, Roca EMJ, Sevilla CF

Idioma: Español
Referencias bibliográficas: 19
Paginas: 199-202
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RESUMEN

Los angiosarcomas cutáneos, son tumores malignos vasculares, poco frecuentes, que afectan sobre todo a personas mayores, de raza blanca. Son muy agresivos, por lo cual su detección precoz, es lo único que puede modificar su pronóstico.
Describimos el caso de una mujer anciana, con angiosarcoma del cuero cabelludo. La paciente recibió tratamiento con radioterapia de electrones.
Desafortunadamente, a los 3 meses del diagnóstico falleció.

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