[A case of angiosarcoma of both breasts].
Tomoko Sakuma, Yasuyuki Shiraishi, Satoshi Suda, S Nitta, Tokio Nakada
Abstract
Tomoko Sakuma, Yasuyuki Shiraishi, Satoshi Suda, S Nitta, Tokio Nakada
Abstract
A 19 year-old female, complaining of gigantic tumor on each breast and hemorrhagic diathesis, was admitted to our hospital. Laboratory data and clinical findings suggested the presence of DIC. Bilateral mastectomies reduced the bleeding tendency within a week. In conclusion, removal of the tumors was effective to avoid fatal hemorrhage.
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A 19 year-old female, complaining of gigantic tumor on each breast and hemorrhagic diathesis, was admitted to our hospital. Laboratory data and clinical findings suggested the presence of DIC. Bilateral mastectomies reduced the bleeding tendency within a week. In conclusion, removal of the tumors was effective to avoid fatal hemorrhage.
Key concepts: Medicine, Hemorrhagic diathesis, Angiosarcoma, Diathesis, Bleeding diathesis, Surgery, Mastectomy, General surgery