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Lymphangiosarcoma

definition

A malignant tumour originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. Most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphoedema. The lymphoedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1866)

synonyms

Lymphangiosarcoma, Stewart-Treves Syndrome

UMLS

Lymphangioendothelial sarcoma, Lymphangioendothelioma, Malignant, Lymphangioendotheliomas, Malignant, Lymphangiosarcoma, Lymphangiosarcomas, Malign lymphangioendothelioma, Malignant Lymphangioendothelioma, Malignant Lymphangioendotheliomas

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localisation: shoulder region, diagnosis: Lymphangiosarcoma localisation: shoulder region, diagnosis: Lymphangiosarcoma localisation: shoulder region, diagnosis: Lymphangiosarcoma localisation: back, diagnosis: Lymphangiosarcoma