[Cutaneous lymphangiectasias acquired after surgical and radiotherapy treatment of breast cancer. Two cases].
We report 2 cases of acquired lymphangiectasias after breast radiosurgical treatment. This well known, rarely reported complication is probably due to a mechanical obstruction of the lymphatic network, and is generally preceded by lymphedema. Our 2 cases, however, did not have previous lymphedema. After a review of the literature, we discuss the role of reparative surgery and other treatment options.
Bouzit
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Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital de l'Antiquaille, Lyon.
Grézard
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Communal
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PH
Mironneau
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Balme
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B
Perrot
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H
D001706:Biopsy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D018275:Carcinoma, Lobular / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D015411:Mastectomy, Modified Radical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy