Published March 1, 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Pleomorphic liposarcoma following radiotherapy for breast carcinoma

  • 1. Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Description

A pleomorphic liposarcoma arising in a site previously irradiated as a treatment for breast carcinoma is described. This case fulfills the criteria for a tumor to be radiation-induced. The tumor is localized with an irradiated area, there is a clear histologic distinction between the previous and current tumor, and there is a long latent interval

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cancer (Philadelphia)
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
5
Series
Cancer (Philadelphia).
Journal Page Range
878-880
ISSN
0008-543X