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September 30, 2025Open Access

Cutaneous Angiosarcoma in a Patient with Chronic Lymphedema: A Case Emphasizing the Importance of Early Recognition

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Case report details the identification of cutaneous angiosarcoma in a patient with chronic lymphedema, suggesting early biopsy is essential.

Early diagnosis of cutaneous angiosarcoma improved management options and potential outcomes.
Patient underwent multiple local resections, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for angiosarcoma treatment.
Angiosarcoma is a rare subtype of soft tissue sarcoma associated with a high rate of early metastasis.
Median survival with intervention for angiosarcoma is approximately 2.5 years, while palliative care alone offers 5–8 months.

Tariq et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report details the identification of cutaneous angiosarcoma in a patient with chronic lymphedema, suggesting early biopsy is essential.