Angiosarcoma in a patient with congenital nonhereditary lymphedema

Cutis. 2012 Nov;90(5):248-51.

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is an uncommon but aggressive tumor of endothelial origin that may occur in the upper extremities of patients with postmastectomy lymphedema (Stewart-Treves syndrome) as well as in other regions. We present an unusual case of angiosarcoma associated with congenital nonhereditary lymphedema in an 18-year-old man. Our case underscores the need for a careful clinical examination and shows the importance of appropriate sampling and thorough pathologic examination of suspicious areas to exclude the presence of a malignant process.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Foot Diseases / pathology*
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Hemangiosarcoma / complications*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology
  • Hemangiosarcoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leg / surgery
  • Lymphedema / complications*
  • Lymphedema / congenital*
  • Lymphedema / pathology
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery