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Radiation-induced angiosarcoma.

D M Nanus, D Kelsen, D G Clark

    Cancer
    |August 15, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Radiation therapy for ovarian dysgerminoma can lead to a rare complication: angiosarcoma of the terminal ileum. This case highlights the importance of long-term surveillance for patients treated with radiation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiation Oncology

    Background:

    • Adjuvant radiation therapy is a standard treatment for ovarian dysgerminoma.
    • Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer of the blood vessels.
    • Radiation-induced cancers are a known, albeit infrequent, long-term complication of radiotherapy.

    Observation:

    • A 47-year-old woman developed angiosarcoma of the terminal ileum.
    • The patient had a history of ovarian dysgerminoma treated with adjuvant radiation therapy 14 years prior.
    • The clinical presentation and management of this rare case were documented.

    Findings:

    • This case represents a rare instance of radiation-induced angiosarcoma.
    • Review of previously reported cases of radiation-induced angiosarcoma provides context.

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  • The latency period between radiation and angiosarcoma development can be significant.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for delayed secondary malignancies after radiation therapy.
    • Long-term oncologic surveillance is crucial for patients with a history of radiation treatment.
    • Understanding the risk factors and presentation of radiation-induced angiosarcoma is important for clinical management.