Stewart–Treves syndrome: A case report and review of literature
Stewart–Treves syndrome (STS) is defined as angiosarcoma arising in the setting of chronic lymphedema. It is typically presented in breast cancer patients who underwent axillary dissection. A 79-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a wound that developed secondary to lymphedema. Pathologic ex...
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Published in | Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 34 - 36 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
01.01.2018
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Summary: | Stewart–Treves syndrome (STS) is defined as angiosarcoma arising in the setting of chronic lymphedema. It is typically presented in breast cancer patients who underwent axillary dissection. A 79-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a wound that developed secondary to lymphedema. Pathologic examinations diagnosed the lesion as angiosarcoma. STS is a rare and deadly entity. It is hard to diagnose and has 10% mean survival rate for 5 years. We emphasize the importance of early diagnosis that can be a lifesaver. |
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ISSN: | 2528-8644 |
DOI: | 10.4103/tjps.tjps_18_18 |