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Lymphangiosarcoma
Introduction
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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.
What are the symptoms of Lymphangiosarcoma?
- Symptoms of lymphangiosarcoma may include the following:
What causes Lymphangiosarcoma?
Lymphangiosarcoma may be caused by classical Halstedian radical mastectomy.
Who is at highest risk?
People with lymphatic blockage, radiotherapy, mastectomy, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension are at highest risk of developing lymphangiosarcoma.[1]
Diagnosis
Lymphangiosarcoma may be diagnosed by biopsy.
When to seek urgent medical care?
A person should seek urgent medical care when there is any life threatening symptoms due to lymphangiosarcoma.
Treatment options
Amputation of the affected limb is the most common approach to the treatment of lymphangiosarcoma.
Where to find medical care for Lymphangiosarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Lymphangiosarcoma
Prevention of Lymphangiosarcoma
Monitoring patients with lymphedema is the primary preventive measure available for lymphangiosarcoma.
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Prognosis is poor.
Reference
- ↑ Sepah YJ, Umer M, Qureshi A, Khan S (2009). “Lymphangiosarcoma of the arm presenting with lymphedema in a woman 16 years after mastectomy: a case report”. Cases J. 2: 6887. doi:10.4076/1757-1626-2-6887. PMC 2769324. PMID 19918554.
Source
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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A more detailed clinical article for the same condition is available from WikiDoc. It is written for medical professionals and uses technical language.