Radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma. Clinical case and literature review
https://doi.org/10.62546/3034-1477-2024-2-4-35-43
Abstract
Radiotherapy-induced angiosarcoma (RIAS) of the breast is a rare but aggressive complication of radiation therapy that develops in patients following breast cancer treatment. This malignancy is characterized by a poor prognosis due to delayed diagnosis, rapid tumor progression, and the limited effectiveness of current treatment modalities. The aim of this study is to review modern approaches in the diagnosis and management of RIAS and to present a clinical case of a patient who developed RIAS several years following breast cancer treatment. Despite radical surgical resection, this case demonstrated rapid recurrence and resistance to therapy, highlighting the challenges in management. The presented case emphasizes the need for an individualized approach and further research to optimize treatment strategies.
About the Author
I. A. Gerk
St. Petersburg City Clinical Oncology Dispensary
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ivan Aleksandrovich Gerk
56 Veteranov Ave., St. Petersburg, 198255, Russiа
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Gerk I.A. Radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma. Clinical case and literature review. Clinical Case in Oncology. 2024;2(4):35-43. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.62546/3034-1477-2024-2-4-35-43
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