Author(s): Rohan Vinayak | Hanji Abhinandan | Patel Jayesh | Tankshali Rajen
Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
ISSN 0973-1482
Volume: 6;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 120;
Date: 2010;
Original page
Keywords: Angiosarcoma | chemoradiotherapy | mastectomy
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.
Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
ISSN 0973-1482
Volume: 6;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 120;
Date: 2010;
Original page
Keywords: Angiosarcoma | chemoradiotherapy | mastectomy
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.
