Journal of Breast Disease

Korean Breast Cancer Society (한국유방암학회)
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Primary Angiosarcoma of the Breast: A Case Report

  • Received : 2018.03.21
  • Accepted : 2018.07.24
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is extremely rare and is observed in 0.0005% to 0.05% of primary breast tumor cases. The diagnosis of this tumor is difficult due to its undefined characteristics. Radiologic findings are often nonspecific and appear completely normal in one-third of patients with primary angiosarcomas. The prognosis is usually poor, and the treatment choices include mastectomy or wide excision. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy produce varying results. We report a patient with primary angiosarcoma of the breast to further our understanding of the characteristics of this tumor and facilitate the correct diagnosis of breast angiosarcoma.

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