Angiosarcomas in lymphedematous limbs

Am J Dermatopathol. 1986 Oct;8(5):371-8. doi: 10.1097/00000372-198610000-00002.

Abstract

The clinical and histopathological features of four cases of angiosarcoma in congenital, post-traumatic, and post-hysterectomy lymphedematous limbs are reported. A good correlation between histologic and ultrastructural findings and clinical course was observed.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology
  • Endothelium / pathology
  • Extremities
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*