Key result
FNAC of angiosarcoma reveals distinct vasoformative features including arborizing microtissue fragments and intracytoplasmic vacuoles.
Why the study?
Specific recognition of angiosarcoma in cytological specimens is difficult without ancillary methods, necessitating detailed cytologic characterization.
Population
Two patients with angiosarcoma including recurrent and lymphedema-associated cases
Design
Case report
Authors
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Suggests FNAC utility for angiosarcoma diagnosis; single case report leaves broader applicability open.
Case Report (n=2)
No
FNAC can identify angiosarcoma when aspiration smears show vasoformative features in a bloody background, aiding in differential diagnosis.
Ji et al. (2011) conducted a case report in Angiosarcoma (n=2). Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was evaluated on Cytologic findings of angiosarcoma. Fine needle aspiration cytology of angiosarcoma revealed vasoformative features, including arborizing microtissue fragments, microacinar lumen formation, and intracytoplasmic vacuoles in a bloody background.
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