The tumour, which may occur in the residual breast; or overlying skin following wide local excision and radiotherapy for mammary carcinoma is:
Correct Answer: Angiosarcoma
Description: Ans. (d) Angiosarcoma(Ref: Sabiston 19/e p845)* Post mastectomy and adjuvant RT results in Lymphedema of Arms.* This lymphedema of upper limb may get converted to lymphangiosarcoma-known as Stewart Treves Syndrome* Treatment - Forequarter amputation.* Has very bad prognosis.
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