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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482
EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 6, No. 1, 2010, pp. 120-122
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Bioline Code: cr10030
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2010, pp. 120-122
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Primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a postmenopausal patient
Rohan, Vinayak S.; Hanji, Abhinandan M.; Patel, Jayesh J. & Tankshali, Rajen A.
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.
Keywords
Angiosarcoma, chemoradiotherapy, mastectomy
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