Postirradiation malignant transformation in benign haemangioma

Eur J Surg Oncol. 1990 Dec;16(6):517-9.

Abstract

A malignant angiosarcoma developed at the site of a benign cavernous haemangioma 33 years after the lesion was treated with radiotherapy. The possible mechanisms for this association are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / radiation effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / radiotherapy*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Knee*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced*
  • Time Factors