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Breast Cancer
Scientists at University of Munich detail research in breast cancer
October 30th, 2008
" Angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare finding. Two different subtypes of angiosarcomas have been described: (a) the Stewart-Treves syndrome and (b) the cutaneous post-radiation angiosarcoma," scientists in Munich, Germany report. "We report a case where both types of angiosarcoma occurred. Case report At first, an angiosarcoma affecting parenchyma of the breast was observed after radiotherapy following breast conserving therapy and a history of lymphoedema of the radiated area. Additionally, a subsequent local recurrence of the angiosarcoma of the skin after mastectomy and complete resection of the primary angiosarcoma was diagnosed. This case is distinguished by a...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-30)
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