Radiation-Induced Leiomyosarcoma after Breast Cancer Treatment and TRAM Flap Reconstruction

The development of a radiation-induced sarcoma (RIS) in the post mastectomy thoracic treatment volume is an infrequent, but recognized, event. Its frequency is rising in relation with increasing survival of breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant radiation therapy, and is associated with poor p...

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Main Authors: M. Olcina, B. Merck, M. J. Giménez-Climent, S. Almenar, M. F. Sancho-Merle, F. Llopis, C. Vázquez-Albadalejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2008-01-01
Series:Sarcoma
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/456950