
doi: 10.1700/548.6511
pmid: 21388054
Breast angiosarcoma is rare and often associated with previous breast cancer treatment. The present study aimed to define long-term outcomes in relation to common prognostic factors. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor was also evaluated, as it may be a potential target for anti-angiogenic therapy.We retrospectively assessed outcomes in relation to age, association with previous breast-conserving treatment for breast cancer, tumor size, and grade in 19 patients without metastases at diagnosis. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor was also assessed.Median follow-up was 33 months (range, 1-121). There were 6 local recurrences and 6 deaths for disease progression. Five-year disease-free survival and overall survival were 53% (95% CI, 20-86%) and 49% (95% CI, 14-84%), respectively. No factor significantly affected survival. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor was positive in 50% of cases and was more frequent in better differentiated cancer.The association of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor with G1/G2 tumors requires further investigations. Our findings suggest that anti-angiogenic treatment in vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-positive cases be considered as a novel therapeutic modality in this rare and aggressive disease. Although information is still incomplete, we propose a multimodal therapeutic approach including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Male, Hemangiosarcoma, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Second Primary, Middle Aged, Mastectomy, Segmental, Disease-Free Survival, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant, Retrospective Studies
Male, Hemangiosarcoma, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Second Primary, Middle Aged, Mastectomy, Segmental, Disease-Free Survival, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant, Retrospective Studies
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