Acquired lymphangiectasis following mastectomy and radiation therapy--report of a case and review of the literature

Abstract

A woman noted vesicles and papules on her left upper extremity fifteen years after she underwent mastectomy and received radiation treatment for left breast carcinoma. The vesicles showed clinical and pathologic features of acquired lymphangiectasis. The skin lesions were successfully treated with shave excision followed by electrodesiccation and sequential peristaltic compressions twice daily.