About Angiosarcoma Breast
Key Highlights
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Targeted surgical removal of a rare but aggressive vascular tumor.Multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care planning.Aims to achieve clear surgical margins to reduce recurrence risk.Critical for preventing the spread (metastasis) of this fast-growing cancer.Often part of a broader treatment plan including adjuvant therapies.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of a rapidly growing, painless breast mass, often with a bluish or bruised discoloration of the skin.
- New breast lump or skin changes identified years after prior radiation therapy to the chest/breast.
- Diagnosis confirmed via core needle or excisional biopsy showing malignant vascular cells.
- Suspicion of angiosarcoma based on imaging findings (MRI, ultrasound) showing a vascular lesion.
- To treat localized disease before it metastasizes to other organs like lungs, liver, or bones.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including mammogram, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
- Definitive tissue diagnosis via biopsy (core needle or surgical) and histopathological review.
- Staging scans (CT chest/abdomen, PET scan) to check for metastasis.
- Pre-operative consultations with surgical, medical, and radiation oncology teams.
- Routine pre-surgical tests: blood work, ECG, and anesthesia evaluation.
- Discussion of surgical options (lumpectomy vs. mastectomy) and potential for reconstruction.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, and anesthesia complications.
- High risk of local recurrence even with clear surgical margins.
- Risk of metastasis to distant organs, which worsens prognosis.
- Lymphedema (arm swelling) if axillary lymph node dissection is performed.
- Cosmetic and functional changes to the breast depending on the extent of surgery.
- Complications from any required adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management, wound care, and drain management if placed.
- Wound care instructions to monitor for signs of infection or delayed healing.
- Gradual return to light activities; avoidance of heavy lifting or strenuous arm movement for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments to review pathology results and plan for adjuvant therapy if needed.
- Possible referral to physical therapy to manage or prevent lymphedema and restore range of motion.
- Long-term, regular imaging and clinical follow-ups due to the high risk of recurrence.
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Typical hospital stay: 3-7 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks for initial surgical recovery; long-term monitoring required
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering angiosarcoma breast in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for angiosarcoma breast in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform angiosarcoma breast. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for angiosarcoma breast compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 250 Thousand – 800 Thousand | 3-7 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for initial surgical recovery; long-term monitoring required | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 875 Thousand – 2.8 Million | 3-7 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for initial surgical recovery; long-term monitoring required | Know More |
Top hospitals for Angiosarcoma Breast in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing angiosarcoma breast.
Obstetrics and Gynaecologists for Angiosarcoma Breast
Explore experienced obstetrics and gynaecologists who regularly perform angiosarcoma breast and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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