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Chafik Rhoul1,2, Ayoub Kharkhach1,2, Houssam Aabdi1,2
1Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Ist university.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|October 9, 2023
Summary
Breast angiosarcoma, a rare aggressive tumor, can be primary or secondary to radiation. Surgical excision with or without chemotherapy is the standard treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Breast angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy.
- It presents as either a primary tumor or secondary to radiation therapy, particularly in patients with a history of breast or chest radiotherapy.
Observation:
- A case of breast angiosarcoma in a 52-year-old woman with a history of invasive ductal carcinoma is presented.
- The patient reported breast skin discoloration and underwent a right mastectomy with adjuvant chemotherapy.
Findings:
- The case highlights the occurrence of secondary breast angiosarcoma in a patient with prior invasive ductal carcinoma and radiotherapy.
- This underscores the importance of recognizing radiation-induced angiosarcoma.
Implications:
- Early recognition and diagnosis of breast angiosarcoma are crucial for effective management.
- Surgical excision combined with adjuvant chemotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment for breast angiosarcoma.
