Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2024; 12(13): 2237-2242
Published online May 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i13.2237
Magnetic resonance imaging findings of radiation-induced breast angiosarcoma: A case report
Wen-Pei Wu, Chih-Wei Lee
Wen-Pei Wu, Department of Medical Imaging, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 50006, Taiwan
Chih-Wei Lee, Department of Radiology, Changhua Christian Medical Foundation Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 50006, Taiwan
Author contributions: Lee CW designed the research; Wu WP performed the research; Wu WP and Lee CW contributed new reagents/analytic tools; Wu WP and Lee CW analyzed the data; Wu WP and Lee CW wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Chih-Wei Lee, MD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Changhua Christian Medical Foundation Changhua Christian Hospital, No. 135 Nanhsiao Street, Changhua 50006, Taiwan. 133559@cch.org.tw
Received: November 26, 2023
Peer-review started: November 26, 2023
First decision: February 5, 2024
Revised: February 17, 2024
Accepted: April 3, 2024
Article in press: May 6, 2024
Published online: May 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Radiation-induced angiosarcoma (RIAS) of the breast is extremely rare and aggressive complication of the radiotherapy. The diagnosis is difficult clinically, radiologically and even pathologically. Mammography and ultrasound findings of RIAS are nonspecific and may be occult on the initial conventional breast imaging. Breast magnetic resonance imaging can provide better morphologic characterization and extent of disease, which is critical in surgical planning and preventing delays in diagnosis.