Lymphangiosarcoma of the Scalp

Mamelak, Adam J.; Collie, Megan R.V.; Kroll, Ryan R.; Hanson, Miriam; Harris, Howard M.

doi:10.2310/7750.2013.13025

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“…We reviewed the articles relating to lymphangiosarcoma in the head and face region as described in the supplementary information. We identified four scalp lymphangiosarcoma cases in four articles 2–5 . Three cases including ours died within 2 years of diagnosis (Table ), similar to the overall prognosis of angiosarcoma.…”

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Scalp lymphangiosarcoma: A distinct skin manifestation of edematous erythema on face and scalp without subcutaneous hemorrhage or preceding condition of lymphedema

Suzuki

Yamasaki

Takayama

et al. 2020

The Journal of Dermatology

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Scalp lymphangiosarcoma: A distinct skin manifestation of edematous erythema on face and scalp without subcutaneous hemorrhage or preceding condition of lymphedema

Suzuki

Yamasaki

Takayama

et al. 2020

The Journal of Dermatology

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“…However, resection and/or amputation are not always realistic options when considering anatomic location or disease progression. Radiotherapy as primary or adjuvant treatment has improved survival in many patients, systemic chemotherapy is reserved for locally advanced nonoperable or metastatic forms [4]. This imposes measures to prevent lymphedema, in addition to long-term follow-up of these patients in order to avoid delayed diagnosis, which was the case of our patient who had an advanced local condition.…”

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“…Histologically, lymphangiosarcoma and angiosarcoma may have similar findings, even in tumors of confirmed lymphatic origin, some structures will show differentiation toward blood vessels [4].…”

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“…First described in 1948, cutaneous lymphangiosarcoma of Stewart-Treves syndrome (LST) is a rare, aggressive malignancy that originates from the endothelial cells lining lymphatic vessels, seen most often 10 years after a successful radical mastectomy for breast carcinoma with chronic residual lymphedema of the upper limb [1][2][3]. Its clinical and histologic features are often indistinguishable from angiosarcoma [4]. LST usually arises in elderly individuals, and the prognosis is generally poor with only 15% of patients being alive 5 years after diagnosis and treatment [5].…”

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Dermoscopy in a Lymphangiosarcoma of Stewart–Treves Syndrome

Kelati

Debagh

Mernissi

2018

Breast Cancer Manag.

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The lymphangiosarcoma of Stewart-Treves (LST) syndrome is a rare tumor, yet it is a very aggressive malignancy. This is why early diagnosis is mandatory.• Dermoscopy may be a great tool in the early diagnosis and monitoring of LST.• This first dermoscopic description of the LST syndrome shows a lack of conspicuous lacunae with findings of a pink-white background, white lines and a combination of red, blue and black structureless areas containing red dots and globules. • Dermoscopy is also useful for ruling out other differentials, such as benign vascular proliferations.• Color heterogeneity and vascularization in dermoscopy might have a prognostic implication, because it may inform the clinician of a high percentage of tumor cells on histology.Stewart-Treves syndrome is a rare invasive lymphangiosarcoma linked with chronic lymphedema after mastectomy for breast cancer. Given the aggressive nature of the tumor, preventative measures and early diagnosis are important. This case is the first dermoscopic description of the lymphangiosarcoma of Stewart-Treves syndrome; it shares similar dermoscopic findings with angiosarcoma of the scalp after irradiation, with findings of a pink-white background, white lines and a combination of red, blue and black structureless areas containing red dots and globules. The lack of conspicuous lacunae make dermoscopy useful for ruling out other differentials such as benign vascular proliferations. Color heterogeneity and vascularization in dermoscopy might inform the clinician of a high percentage of tumor cells on histology.

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Angiosarcoma cutáneo en la región nasal tratado con radioterapia: reporte de caso

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Jaramillo

Ramírez³

2018

UNIV.MED.

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El angiosarcoma cutáneo es un tumor poco frecuente con tendencia a localizarse en la cabeza y el cuello, en especial en el cuero cabelludo y la cara. Es considerado un tumor de rápido crecimiento y frecuentemente hace metástasis a distancia. Su tratamiento no está claramente definido y es basado en estudios retrospectivos y reportes de caso. Al parecer, la mejor opción de manejo es la cirugía con resección local amplia y, en lo posible, con bordes negativos; posteriormente, radioterapia adyuvante, debido a la alta tasa de recaída que presentan estos tumores. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 91 años quien recibió manejo exclusivo con radioterapia hipofraccionada, quien presentó respuesta completa a los tres meses de finalizar y permaneció libre de enfermedad hasta la fecha de este reporte, 16 meses después de la radioterapia.

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Lymphangiosarcoma of the Scalp

Abstract: Recent characterization of several new biologic markers has allowed greater differentiation between these tumors and may provide new therapeutic targets for treatment.

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Scalp lymphangiosarcoma: A distinct skin manifestation of edematous erythema on face and scalp without subcutaneous hemorrhage or preceding condition of lymphedema

Scalp lymphangiosarcoma: A distinct skin manifestation of edematous erythema on face and scalp without subcutaneous hemorrhage or preceding condition of lymphedema

Dermoscopy in a Lymphangiosarcoma of Stewart–Treves Syndrome

Angiosarcoma cutáneo en la región nasal tratado con radioterapia: reporte de caso

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