Angiosarcoma of breast and chest wall complicated with tuberculous empyema: A case report. Issue 14 (26th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Xingchen; Liu, Haiyan; Wang, Feng; Xu, Ziwei; Han, Yi; Liu, Shuku
• Is Part Of: Thoracic cancer. Volume 13:Issue 14(2022)
• Page Start: 2078
• Page End: 2081
• Publication Date: 2022-05-26
• Subjects: angiosarcoma -- case report -- empyema -- tuberculosis; Chest -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Chest -- Cancer -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 616.99494005
• DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14482
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-7706

Abstract

Abstract: Angiosarcoma is a highly malignant endothelial tumor, accounting for 1% to 2% of soft tissue sarcomas. The most common site of the disease is the skin, accounting for approximately 60% of cases, especially the skin of the head. It can also occur in soft tissue, bone, and retroperitoneum. However, angiosarcomas of the breast and chest wall are rare. Here, we report a 44‐year‐old woman who was admitted to hospital with encapsulated empyema. She was subsequently diagnosed with angiosarcomas of the breast and chest wall with tuberculous empyema. At the same time, we also reviewed the current research progress in angiosarcoma of the breast and chest wall to explore better treatment options for these patients. Abstract : Angiosarcoma of breast and chest are both very rare. A 44‐year‐old woman was diagnosed with angiosarcomas of the breast and chest wall with tuberculous empyema.