Angiosarcoma in an area of lipodermatosclerosis.
We present an unusual case in a post phlebitic lower limb that had previously developed an area of lipodermatosclerosis. An area within this broke down as a result of an angiosarcoma rather than the more probable: formation of a venous ulcer.
Jowett
Andrew J L
AJ
Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, UK.
Parvin
Simon D
SD
D005260:Female; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology