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Angiosarcoma treated with radiation therapy alone

W J Graham, C R Bogardus

    Cancer
    |August 15, 1981
    PubMed
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    A rare angiosarcoma of the thumb was successfully treated with radiation therapy alone. The patient remained disease-free for ten years, demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment approach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant vascular tumor.
    • Thumb angiosarcoma presents unique challenges due to its location and potential for metastasis.
    • Treatment options for angiosarcoma often involve multimodal approaches including surgery and radiation therapy.

    Observation:

    • A case of angiosarcoma originating in the thumb was documented.
    • The patient's tumor was treated exclusively with radiation therapy.
    • Clinical follow-up was conducted over a ten-year period.

    Findings:

    • Radiation therapy alone resulted in a complete and durable response.
    • The patient achieved a ten-year disease-free survival.
    • No evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis was observed.

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    Implications:

    • Radiation therapy can be a viable and effective sole treatment for select cases of thumb angiosarcoma.
    • This case highlights the potential for long-term disease control without surgical intervention.
    • Further research into the role of radiation therapy in localized angiosarcomas is warranted.