Post-radiation angiosarcoma of the breast: a clinical case

Tumori. 1995 May-Jun;81(3):219-21. doi: 10.1177/030089169508100315.

Abstract

After conservative treatment of breast carcinoma (quadrantectomy and axillary dissection, plus radiotherapy), the growth of an angiosarcoma in the irradiated skin is a very rare event. We report a case, developed in the breast skin 62 months after the irradiation, and discuss the therapeutic possibilities and the role of follow-up in these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Hemangiosarcoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology*
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy Dosage