LYMPHANGIOSARCOMAS
\lˌɪmfɐŋɡɪˌɒsɑːkˈə͡ʊməz], \lˌɪmfɐŋɡɪˌɒsɑːkˈəʊməz], \l_ˌɪ_m_f_ɐ_ŋ_ɡ_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ɑː_k_ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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A malignant tumor originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. Most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1866)
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