Primary High-Grade Angiosarcoma of the Breast in a Young Woman With Breast Implants: A Rare Case and a Review of Literature. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Russo, Daniela; Campanino, Maria Raffaela; Cepurnaite, Rima; Gencarelli, Annarita; De Rosa, Filippo; Corvino, Antonio; Menkulazi, Marsela; Tammaro, Vincenzo; Fuggi, Mariano; Insabato, Luigi
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgical pathology. Volume 28:Number 8(2020)
• Page Start: 906
• Page End: 912
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: angiosarcoma -- breast cancer -- mammary implants; Pathology, Surgical -- Periodicals; 617.07
• DOI: 10.1177/1066896920924087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-8969

Abstract

Primary angiosarcoma (AS) of the breast is an extremely unusual variant of breast malignancies, and its incidence is about 0.05% of all primary breast tumors. In this article, we present a rare case of a primary AS that developed in a young woman with breast implants. This case report emphasizes importance of early investigation for accurate diagnosis and proper management of the breast AS, along with a correlation of histopathologic, radiologic, and clinical findings.