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Ultrasonographic findings: an unusual case of secondary leiomyosarcoma after radiotherapy for breast cancer

Authors: Kenichi Sakurai, Katsuhisa Enomoto, Shigeru Fujisaki

Published in: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics | Issue 4/2013

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Soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumors, accounting for <1 % of all cancers [1]. Most sarcomas occur in patients without any identifiable etiological factors, but in a small proportion of patients ionizing radiation is the probable cause. Radiation is well recognized as a carcinogenic agent. The incidence of secondary radiation-induced leiomyosarcoma is very low [1]. …

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Title: Ultrasonographic findings: an unusual case of secondary leiomyosarcoma after radiotherapy for breast cancer
Authors: Kenichi Sakurai
Katsuhisa Enomoto
Shigeru Fujisaki
Publication date: 01-10-2013
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1346-4523
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10396-013-0449-0

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