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Primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a postmenopausal patient

Year: 2010

Type: article

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.

Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

DOI: 10.4103/0973-1482.63543

Authors: VinayakS Rohan, AbhinandanM Hanji, JayeshJ Patel, RajenA Tankshali

Institutions: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2032390218

FWCI: 0.649

Cites: 9

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10