The Breast Journal
Volume 21, Issue 2 pp. 189-191
Case Report

Endovascular Approach to Acute Hemorrhage in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

Stacy Ugras MD, 

Stacy Ugras MD

Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

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Mary L. Gemignani MD, 

Mary L. Gemignani MD

Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

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Peter H. Connolly MD, 

Peter H. Connolly MD

Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York

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David J. Finley MD, 

Corresponding Author

David J. Finley MD

Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

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First published: 21 January 2015
https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.12373
Citations: 7

Abstract

We report a case of a woman with recurrent axillary fungating breast cancer who developed catastrophic hemorrhage from tumor erosion of her axillary artery. This was treated successfully with endovascular placement of a covered arterial stent. We discuss the suitability of endovascular therapy for patients with advanced malignancy given its lower morbidity in this population with decreased life expectancy.

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