MR and CT Findings in Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma

198930 citationsJournal Article

Authors

William S. Smith · National Cancer Institute

May Lesar · Naval Medical Research Command

William D. Travis · Naval Medical Research Command

Phillip R. Lubbers · National Institutes of Health

Ronald P. Sen · Landsforeningen Uventet Barnedød

Ann M. Ginsberg · Radiology Associates

Thomas F. DeLaney

Abstract

Pulmonary artery sarcomas are a rare and frequently forgotten cause of pulmonary artery occlusion. We present a case report that details magnetic resonance and new CT findings, which may help establish early diagnosis of this infrequently encountered tumor.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac tumors and thrombi Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Vascular Anomalies and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography

Volume 13, Issue 5, pp. 906-909

DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198909000-00031

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