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Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 3/2005

01-03-2005 | Head and Neck Oncology

Primary angiosarcoma of the non-irradiated parotid gland: a most uncommon, highly malignant tumor

Authors: Glen E. J. Forton, Geert Van Parys, Koen Hertveldt

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

This case report discusses the clinical presentation, imaging, surgery and further treatment and course of a primary angiosarcoma of a non-irradiated parotid gland.
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Metadata
Title
Primary angiosarcoma of the non-irradiated parotid gland: a most uncommon, highly malignant tumor
Authors
Glen E. J. Forton
Geert Van Parys
Koen Hertveldt
Publication date
01-03-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-004-0781-5

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