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. 2015 Dec;77(Suppl 3):1421-2.
doi: 10.1007/s12262-015-1228-5. Epub 2015 Jan 25.

Acquired Lymphangiectasia of the Breast After Breast Conserving Surgery

Murat Özgür Kılıç  1 , Cenap Dener  2
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Acquired Lymphangiectasia of the Breast After Breast Conserving Surgery

Murat Özgür Kılıç et al. Indian J Surg. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

Lymphangiectasia is characterized by vesicular dilation of lymphatic vessels and is generally a complication of radiotherapy or surgery of various malignant tumors such as breast and cervical cancers. Although it is not a precancerous disease, correct diagnosis is important to rule out Stewart-Treves syndrome which is defined as lymphangiosarcoma that develops in long-standing chronic postmastectomy lymphedema. Observation alone or many therapeutic options including cryosurgery, electrocauterization, sclerotherapy, and excision have been widely used in the management. Herein, a case of breast lymphangiectasia was presented as a late and rare complication of breast cancer-related therapies.

Keywords: Breast; Breast-conserving surgery; Lymphangiectasia; Radiotherapy.

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Multiple lymphangiectasia on the right breast
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Close-up appearance of the pinkish-red vesicular lesions with smooth surface
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