Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 30, 2026
13:35
Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
Published on: May 17, 2024
Primary Breast Angiosarcoma: A Report of a Rare Case
Chalent Alexakis1, Annezo Marinatou2, Evgenia Kalogridaki2
1Rural Medicine, General Hospital of Thebes, Thebes, GRC.
Cureus
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Breast angiosarcomas are rare, aggressive tumors. This case highlights a high-grade angiosarcoma initially misdiagnosed as fibroadenoma, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies for these uncommon breast cancers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Breast angiosarcomas are rare malignant neoplasms, representing a small fraction of all breast cancers.
- They are categorized into primary and secondary types, with secondary angiosarcomas often linked to prior radiation therapy or breast conditions.
- Distinguishing between primary and secondary angiosarcomas is crucial for prognosis and treatment planning due to differing behaviors.