Why the study?
Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare malignancy that may mimic benign lesions on imaging, potentially causing delayed diagnosis and decreased survival.
Highlights a rare presentation of primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a young pregnant patient, emphasizing the need for radiological recognition to prevent advanced disease.
Rapidly enlarging breast masses in young pregnant women warrant biopsy despite benign imaging; extends limited angiosarcoma reports but leaves management open.
Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare malignancy that is important for radiologists to recognize in young patients because its imaging appearance may mimic benign lesions resulting in advanced stages of disease and overall decreased patient survival. We present a unique case of a bilateral primary angiosarcoma in a pregnant patient in her twenties. She presented with a self-detected, rapidly enlarging, non-tender right breast mass while in her third trimester.
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