Angiosarcoma of the Breast: A report of 2 cases.
- Author:
Sang Dal LEE
1
;
Boo Kyung HAN
;
Yeon Lim SEO
;
Jung Hyun YANG
Author Information
1. Department of General Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angiosarcoma;
Breast neoplasm
- MeSH:
Adult;
Breast Neoplasms;
Breast*;
Hemangiosarcoma*;
Humans;
Mastectomy, Simple;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Prognosis;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2000;58(6):851-856
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A primary angiosarcoma is a very rare condition, accounting for 0.04% of all malignant tumors of the breast. It is known to have a poor prognosis and recurrence and distant metastasis are common. We report two cases of primary angiosarcoma. They were first diagnosed in 29 years old & in 34 years old. Preoperative evaluation provided an indication of the disease, and no evidence of merastasis was seen. Both patients underwent a total mastectomy. Radiation therapy was performed as an adjuvant treatment in one patient and in the case of recurrence in the other. Pathologic findings are reviewed and described. The diagnostic approach and treatment options from the literature are discussed.
