Epithelioid Angiosarcoma of the Small Intestine After Occupational
Exposure to Radiation and Polyvinyl Chloride: A case Report and Review of Literature
Maged F. Khalil,
Asha Thomas,
Adel Aassad,
Moshe Rubin,
Robert N. Taub
Affiliations
Maged F. Khalil
Division of Preventive Medicine & Nutrition, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 435 Hillman Ave., Staten Island, New York 10314, NY, USA
Asha Thomas
Division of Preventive Medicine & Nutrition, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 435 Hillman Ave., Staten Island, New York 10314, NY, USA
Adel Aassad
Department of Pathology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York 10032, NY, USA
Moshe Rubin
Division of Gastroenterology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York 10032, NY, USA
Robert N. Taub
Division of Medical Oncology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York 10032, NY, USA
Angiosarcomas represent 1–2% of soft tissue sarcomas and most frequently occur in the subcutis. They may affect internal organs, such as the heart, liver, and spleen, and only rarely do they emerge in the gastrointestinal tract. The association between angiosarcomas and certain toxic chemical substances or previous external-beam radiation therapy is well documented.
