Angiosarcoma in a Chronically Lymphedematous Leg: A Case of Stewart-Treves Syndrome.
- Author:
Pyoung Su KIM
1
;
Joo Heung LEE
;
Jun Mo YANG
;
Eil Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. es4603.lee@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angiosarcoma;
Lymphedema;
Stewart-Treves syndrome
- MeSH:
Arm;
Breast Neoplasms;
Hemangiosarcoma;
Humans;
Leg;
Lower Extremity;
Lymphedema;
Mastectomy;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2008;46(7):924-927
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angiosarcoma arising from chronic lymphedema is referred to as Stewart-Treves Syndrome. It typically occurs as a complication of long-lasting lymphedema of the arm, after mastectomy and/or radiotherapy for breast cancer. Angiosarcoma associated with lymphedema of the lower extremity is rare. We report a case of angiosarcoma of the leg in a patient with a 15-year history of lymphedema due to cervical cancer operation and radiotherapy.
