Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data
Primary breast angiosarcoma (PBA) is a rare malignant tumor. PBA usually undergoes hematogenous metastasis; lymph node metastasis is very rare in such patients, and metastasis of PBA to the supraclavicular lymph nodes has not previously been reported. Here, we describe a rare case of PBA manifested...
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| author | Xiaojuan Qin Yu Wu Lan Yu Qing Lv Mingxing Xie |
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| description | Primary breast angiosarcoma (PBA) is a rare malignant tumor. PBA usually undergoes hematogenous metastasis; lymph node metastasis is very rare in such patients, and metastasis of PBA to the supraclavicular lymph nodes has not previously been reported. Here, we describe a rare case of PBA manifested by a diffuse enlargement of the left breast, with metastasis to the left axillary and bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and positron emission tomography findings indicated a malignant lesion, whereas magnetic resonance imaging suggested a benign lesion. Core needle biopsy identified the lesion as a lymphangioma, and the histological characteristics suggested a high-grade angiosarcoma. Multimodal imaging and perfusion patterns obtained using various contrast agents can thus help to diagnose PBA. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d399974e93aa4dc8af95a56c8568adf62022-12-21T19:09:13ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002021-03-014910.1177/03000605211002337Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging dataXiaojuan QinYu WuLan YuQing LvMingxing XiePrimary breast angiosarcoma (PBA) is a rare malignant tumor. PBA usually undergoes hematogenous metastasis; lymph node metastasis is very rare in such patients, and metastasis of PBA to the supraclavicular lymph nodes has not previously been reported. Here, we describe a rare case of PBA manifested by a diffuse enlargement of the left breast, with metastasis to the left axillary and bilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and positron emission tomography findings indicated a malignant lesion, whereas magnetic resonance imaging suggested a benign lesion. Core needle biopsy identified the lesion as a lymphangioma, and the histological characteristics suggested a high-grade angiosarcoma. Multimodal imaging and perfusion patterns obtained using various contrast agents can thus help to diagnose PBA.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605211002337 |
| spellingShingle | Xiaojuan Qin Yu Wu Lan Yu Qing Lv Mingxing Xie Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data Journal of International Medical Research |
| title | Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| title_full | Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| title_fullStr | Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| title_full_unstemmed | Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| title_short | Metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes: a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| title_sort | metastasis of primary breast angiosarcoma to axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes a rare case diagnosed using imaging data |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605211002337 |
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