Angiosarcoma in a Chronically Lymphedematous Leg: An Unusual Presentation of Stewart-Treves Syndrome
Authors:
- Andrzej L. KomorowskiAKAndrzej L. Komorowski
- Wojciech M. WysockiWWWojciech M. Wysocki
- Jerzy MituśJMJerzy Mituś
- 1 August 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 96 (8) , 807-808
Abstract
Angiosarcoma arising from chronic lymphedema is referred to as Stewart-Treves syndrome. It typically occurs as a complication of long-lasting lymphedema of the arm after mastectomy and/or radiotherapy for breast cancer. Angiosarcoma associated with idiopathic lymphedema of the lower extremity is extremely rare. We report a case of diffuse angiosarcoma of the leg in a patient with a 25-year...Keywords
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