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Angiosarcoma of the breast.

L M Rainwater, J K Martin, T A Gaffey

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |June 1, 1986
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    Malignant vascular tumors of the breast, including angiosarcoma, are often misdiagnosed due to their benign appearance. Simple mastectomy is the recommended treatment for these rare but lethal breast cancers.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Pathology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Angiosarcomas, hemangiosarcomas, and hemangioendotheliomas are rare malignant vascular tumors of the breast.
    • These tumors can present with deceptively benign features, leading to diagnostic challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and treatment outcomes of patients with primary breast angiosarcoma.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of clinical histories, operative reports, and pathologic slides.
    • Analysis of data from 20 patients diagnosed between 1907 and 1984.

    Main Results:

    • The mean age of patients was 40.05 years (19 female, 1 male).
    • Presenting symptoms included breast mass (20 patients), pain (10 patients), and discoloration (6 patients).

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  • Ten patients were initially misdiagnosed with benign breast lesions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Malignant vascular tumors of the breast are frequently misdiagnosed due to their benign appearance.
    • Simple mastectomy is the current treatment of choice.
    • Adjuvant therapy efficacy requires further evaluation.