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Disease Profile
Stewart Treves syndrome
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Age of onset
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ICD-10
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Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
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Other names (AKA)
Angiosarcoma associated with chronic lymphedema; Postmastectomy extremity angiosarcoma; Lymphangiosarcoma following mastectomy
Categories
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Summary
Stewart Treves
Symptoms
- A purplish patch that develops into a skin nodule
- A mass under the skin
- A poorly healing eschar with recurrent bleeding and oozing
The condition may begin as multiple, separate skin lesions that can grow together and form an enlarging lesion. As Stewart Treves syndrome advances, the skin over the lesion may become thin and ulcerate, leading to recurrent episodes of bleeding and infection.[1][3]
Stewart Treves syndrome is a very aggressive form of
Cause
Of note, certain types of lymphedema , such as that caused by cardiac or
Diagnosis
- Specialized blood tests
- Imaging studies
Biopsy of affectedtissue
Treatment
Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Stewart Treves syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Robert A Schwartz, MD, MPH. Stewart-Treves Syndrome. Medscape Reference. June 22, 2016; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1102114-overview.
- Sharma A, Schwartz RA. Stewart-Treves syndrome: pathogenesis and management. J Am Acad Dermatol. December 2012; 67(6):1342-1348.
- Cui L, Zhang J, Zhang X, Chang H, Qu C, Zhang J, Zhong D. Angiosarcoma (Stewart-Treves syndrome) in postmastectomy patients: report of 10 cases and review of literature. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. September 2015; 8(9):11108-11115.
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