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Angiosarcoma of the humerus presenting with fluid–fluid levels on MRI: a unique imaging presentation

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Fluid–fluid levels are a known feature of a number of osseous lesions, but have never before been described in primary osseous angiosarcoma, which is itself a rare malignancy. We report a case of humeral angiosarcoma presenting with fluid–fluid levels. Recognizing this entity as a possible etiology for fluid–fluid levels could help radiologists to avoid potential confusion in the differential diagnosis on imaging.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Brent Griffith & Marnix van Holsbeeck

  2. Department of Pathology, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Sumit Yadam & Theodore Mayer

  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA

    Michael Mott

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Griffith, B., Yadam, S., Mayer, T. et al. Angiosarcoma of the humerus presenting with fluid–fluid levels on MRI: a unique imaging presentation. Skeletal Radiol 42, 1611–1616 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1656-x

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