Angiosarcoma of the Breast; Report of a Case and Literature Review

Angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare tumor that accounts for 0.04 % of all breast neoplasmsat the third and fourth decades of life; in contrast with carcinoma, which generally ariseslater.angiosarcoma of the breast usually manifests as a painless, palpable mass without tenderness,with or without bluish-red discoloration of the overlying skin.angiosarcoma has a high mortality rate and a very poor prognosis. mastectomy and chemotherapyare the most likely choices of treatment for a primary angiosarcoma of the breast.immunotherapy may also play a part in treating this rare type of breast cancer.this paper presents a case of angiosarcoma of the breast, and relevant data in the literatureis also reviewed to discuss the questions on its origin, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.