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Acquired lymphangiectasis following surgery and radiotherapy of breast cancer.

Abstract
Acquired lymphangiectasia (AL) is a significant and rare complication of surgery and radiotherapy. We report lymphangiectasia in a 40-year-old woman who had undergone radical mastectomy and radiotherapy. After 4 years of combined therapy, she developed multiple vesicles and bullae. Skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangiectasia. The case is unique as it is not associated with lymphedema, which is a usual accompaniment of lymphangiectasia following surgery and radiotherapy. AL is usually asymptomatic, but trauma may cause recurrent cellulitis. Treatment modalities include electrodessication, surgical excision, sclerotherapy and carbon dioxide laser ablation.
AuthorsAngoori Gnaneshwar Rao
JournalIndian journal of dermatology (Indian J Dermatol) 2015 Jan-Feb Vol. 60 Issue 1 Pg. 106 ISSN: 1998-3611 [Electronic] India
PMID25657438 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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