title: [Cutaneous lymphangiectasias acquired after surgical and radiotherapy treatment of breast cancer. Two cases].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital de l'Antiquaille, Lyon.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bouzit
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Grézard
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Communal
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mironneau
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Balme
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Perrot
mesh_terms: 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