Primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a postmenopausal patient

J Cancer Res Ther. 2010 Jan-Mar;6(1):120-2. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.63543.

Abstract

Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare entity forming 0.04% of primary breast tumors. It is a highly aggressive tumor with a high propensity for locoregional and distant metastasis. Surgery in the form of mastectomy or wide excision remains the cornerstone of treatment. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy have been tried with varying results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Hemangiosarcoma / metabolism
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Middle Aged
  • Postmenopause