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Radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma: a case report.

Sara Tato-Varela¹, Rosa Albalat-Fernández¹, Sara Pabón-Fernández²

¹Clinical Management Unit of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville 41009, Spain.

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Summary

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Radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma is a rare complication after breast cancer treatment. Early diagnosis is challenging due to subtle skin lesions, and treatment has a poor prognosis.

Keywords:

breast cancer breast reconstruction radiation secondary angiosarcoma

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiotherapy
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Breast-preserving management of breast cancer involves surgery and radiotherapy.
Radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma is a rare but severe late complication.
Limited research exists on optimal therapeutic strategies due to low incidence.

Observation:

Diagnosis can be complex due to the tumor's innocuous appearance.
Lesions often present as multifocal, reddish-purple papular skin manifestations.
The rarity of this condition complicates clinical study and management.

Findings:

Aggressive surgical removal is the preferred treatment modality.
The prognosis for radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma is generally poor.
Five-year overall survival rates range from 12% to 20%.

Implications:

Highlights the need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for this rare complication.
Underscores the importance of further research into effective therapeutic options.
Emphasizes the poor outcomes associated with current treatment approaches, necessitating novel strategies.