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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
Published on: January 12, 2017
[Post-irradiation morphea in brest cancer: a case report]
Jorge Llenas1, Anahí Bringas, Jimena Nocito
1Carrera de especialista en Dermatología de la Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola, Oncativo 1248. Bº Gral Paz. Córdoba capital, Argentina. jorgellenas@hotmail.com
Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina)
|January 5, 2013
Summary
A 44-year-old woman developed morphea years after breast cancer treatment. This rare skin condition, morphea, was confirmed via biopsy following a suspicious plaque presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- A 44-year-old Caucasian female with no prior medical history was diagnosed with breast carcinoma.
- The patient underwent a right partial mastectomy, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Observation:
- Four years post-treatment, the patient presented with an indurated plaque on her skin.
- The lesion's clinical appearance prompted further investigation.
Findings:
- A biopsy was performed on the indurated plaque.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of morphea.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare potential sequela of breast cancer treatment.
- It underscores the importance of dermatological evaluation for persistent skin changes in cancer survivors.
- Further research may explore the link between cancer therapies and the development of morphea.
