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Chronic lymphoedema and angiosarcoma.

R M Azurdia1, D M Guerin, J L Verbov

  • 1Department of Dermatology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital NHS Trust, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|August 24, 1999
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Angiosarcoma can develop in chronic lymphoedema after radiation therapy. Early biopsy of unusual nodules or bruising in swollen limbs is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of this rare cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiotherapy

Background:

  • Angiosarcoma is a rare cancer that can arise in chronic lymphoedema.
  • It is often associated with prior mastectomy and radiotherapy for breast cancer.
  • Lymphoedema is a common complication of cancer treatment.

Observation:

  • This case presents angiosarcoma in a lymphoedematous leg.
  • The patient had received radiotherapy 20 years prior for Hodgkin's disease.
  • The development of bleeding nodules prompted medical attention.

Findings:

  • The study highlights a rare instance of angiosarcoma in a lymphoedematous lower limb.
  • Diagnosis was expedited by the patient's observation of bleeding nodules.
  • Angiosarcoma in this context has a poor prognosis.

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Implications:

  • Early recognition and biopsy of suspicious lesions in lymphoedematous limbs are vital.
  • This can lead to earlier diagnosis of angiosarcoma.
  • Prompt treatment may improve outcomes for patients with this aggressive cancer.