Contents
pdf Download PDF pdf Download XML
77 Views
32 Downloads
Share this article
Research Article | Volume 3 Issue 1 (None, 2009) | Pages 8 - 10
Chronic venous ulceration with associated angiosarcoma
 ,
Under a Creative Commons license
Open Access
PMID : PMC3157788
Received
Nov. 11, 2008
Published
April 5, 2009
Abstract

Background:Angiosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the blood vessels' endothelial lining. The tumor is very aggressive and tends to recur locally and metastasize to distant organs. Commonly, it is associated with different risk factors like lymphoedema, prior radiotherapy but rarely, it may also be associated with chronic venous ulceration.Main observation:We present a patient with a chronic venous ulceration who developed angiosarcoma of the ulcerated leg with good outcome after treatment.Conclusion:It is very important to follow patients with chronic wounds and recognize changes which may be life threatening. In addition to squamous cell carcinoma (Marjolin's tumor), which is most common, angiosarcoma can develop within a venous ulcer.

Keywords
Recommended Articles
Research Article
Impact of COVID-19 on Sexually Transmitted Infection Burden: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Gujarat
...
Published: 02/08/2025
Original Article
An analysis of Morphometric characteristics of Supratrochlear foramen of humerus
Published: 08/06/2025
Original Article
Outcomes of Plastic Surgical Reconstruction of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Following Systemic Optimization and Local Infection Control: A Prospective Study
...
Published: 08/06/2025
Research Article
Comparative Study of Oral Levamisole versus Oral Betamethasone in Vitiligo: A Prospective Analysis.
...
Published: 28/06/2025
© Copyright Spejalisci Dermatolodzy