Journal of Breast Disease 2018;6(2):73-78

doi:10.14449/jbd.2018.6.2.73

Primary Angiosarcoma of the Breast: A Case Report.

Ra Mi KIM 1 ; Hunkyoung LEE ; Heebong PARK

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Keywords

Breast; Hemangiosarcoma; Lymphangiosarcoma; Sarcoma

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is extremely rare and is observed in 0.0005% to 0.05% of primary breast tumor cases. The diagnosis of this tumor is difficult due to its undefined characteristics. Radiologic findings are often nonspecific and appear completely normal in one-third of patients with primary angiosarcomas. The prognosis is usually poor, and the treatment choices include mastectomy or wide excision. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy produce varying results. We report a patient with primary angiosarcoma of the breast to further our understanding of the characteristics of this tumor and facilitate the correct diagnosis of breast angiosarcoma.