Lymphangiosarcoma (patient information)

Symptoms of lymphangiosarcoma may include bruise mark, a purplish discoloration and tender skin nodule in the extremity. Lymphangiosarcoma may be caused by classical Halstedian radical mastectomy. People with lymphatic blockage, radiotherapy, mastectomy, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension are at highest risk of developing lymphangiosarcoma.. Lymphangiosarcoma may be diagnosed by biopsy. Amputation of the affected limb is the most common approach to the treatment of lymphangiosarcoma. Prognosis is poor.

• Symptoms of lymphangiosarcoma may include the following:

• Bruise mark, a purplish discoloration
• Tender skin nodule in the extremity

Lymphangiosarcoma may be caused by classical Halstedian radical mastectomy.

People with lymphatic blockage, radiotherapy, mastectomy, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension are at highest risk of developing lymphangiosarcoma.^[1]

Lymphangiosarcoma may be diagnosed by biopsy.

A person should seek urgent medical care when there is any life threatening symptoms due to lymphangiosarcoma.

Amputation of the affected limb is the most common approach to the treatment of lymphangiosarcoma.

Directions to Hospitals Treating Lymphangiosarcoma

Monitoring patients with lymphedema is the primary preventive measure available for lymphangiosarcoma.

Prognosis is poor.

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