200 top medical experts on Stewart Treves syndrome across 15 countries and 6 U.S. states, including 12 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. Stewart Treves syndrome: Stewart Treves syndrome is a rare angiosarcoma that develops in people with long-standing lymphedema . Most affected people have a history of breast cancer that was treated with a radical mastectomy . Early signs of the condition vary and may include purplish patches that develop into skin nodules , a mass under the skin, or a poorly healing eschar with recurrent bleeding and oozing. The exact underlying cause of the condition is poorly understood. Although Stewart Treves syndrome is always associated with long-standing lymphedema, other unknown factors also appear to contribute to the development of the condition. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical treatment may improve the long-term outlook of the condition. Chemotherapy , radiation therapy , and immunotherapy continue to be studied as possible treatment options and may be recommended in some cases.
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  3. Synonyms: Angiosarcoma associated with chronic lymphedema,  Lymphangiosarcoma following mastectomy,  Postmastectomy extremity angiosarcoma


  

        

                    


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