Well-differentiated angiosarcoma of the skin following radiotherapy. Report of two cases

• Published in: Pathology, research and practice Vol. 187; no. 2-3; p. 301
• Main Authors: Cancellieri, A, Eusebi, V, Mambelli, V, Ricotti, G, Gardini, G, Pasquinelli, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.03.1991
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Cell Differentiation - radiation effects; Female; Hemangioma - congenital; Hemangioma - radiotherapy; Hemangiosarcoma - pathology; Humans; Microscopy, Electron; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - pathology; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Skin Neoplasms - congenital; Skin Neoplasms - pathology; Skin Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Two cases of well-differentiated angiosarcoma following radiotherapy together with an immunocytochemical and electron-microscopical study are reported. Both cases occurred in young females (16- and 22-yr-old respectively) who had been irradiated after birth for an "angiomatous" lesion. The...