Lymphangiosarcoma associated with chronic filarial lymphedema Journal Article


Authors: Muller, R.; Hajdu, S. I.; Brennan, M. F.
Article Title: Lymphangiosarcoma associated with chronic filarial lymphedema
Abstract: A case of a 19‐year‐old inhabitant of Southern India with chronic filarial lymphedema of the right leg and subsequent lymphangiosarcoma is reported. Two additional cases of lymphangiosarcoma occurring in patients with filarial lymphedema are reviewed from the literature. Cancer 59:179–183, 1987. Copyright © 1987 American Cancer Society
Keywords: adult; histopathology; case report; histology; lymphedema; lymphatic system; diagnosis; amputation; india; therapy; leg; etiology; filariasis; lymphangiosarcoma; human; priority journal; peripheral vascular system; filaria; elephantiasis, filarial
Journal Title: Cancer
Volume: 59
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0008-543X
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 1987-01-01
Start Page: 179
End Page: 183
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19870101)59:1<179::Aid-cncr2820590134>3.0.Co;2-d
PUBMED: 3791146
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Murray F Brennan
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  2. Steven I. Hajdu
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