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[Radiation induced breast sarcoma: a case report].

M Jerbi¹, S Hidar, N Hattab

¹Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, CHU Farhat-Hached, 40002 Sousse, Tunisie. mehdijerbi@yahoo.fr

Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite

|October 9, 2007

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Radiation-induced breast sarcoma is a rare complication. This case highlights an undifferentiated sarcoma developing 8 years post-breast-conserving treatment, necessitating a mastectomy.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Radiation Oncology

Background:

Breast-conserving treatment (BCT) is a standard breast cancer therapy.
Radiation therapy is a key component of BCT.
Late complications of radiation treatment can occur years after initial therapy.

Observation:

A patient developed an undifferentiated sarcoma.
The sarcoma occurred 8 years after receiving breast-conserving treatment.
The tumor involved the pectoralis major muscle.

Findings:

Radiation-induced breast sarcoma is a recognized but infrequent late complication.
The case demonstrates sarcoma development long after radiation exposure.
Surgical intervention, including mastectomy and pectoralis major resection, was required.

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Implications:

Awareness of potential late sarcomatous transformation is crucial for clinicians managing breast cancer survivors.
Long-term surveillance may be warranted for patients treated with radiation.
This case underscores the importance of considering rare complications in the differential diagnosis of post-radiation masses.