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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Primary malignant tumors of aorta (PMTA)
Definitions
- Very rare, highly aggressive class of sarcomas that arise from aortic wall or intima and carry poor prognosis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
Nuclear Medicine Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Vacirca A et al: Predictors of survival in malignant aortic tumors. J Vasc Surg. 71(5):1771-80, 2020
- Arzanauskaite M et al: Primary tumors of the aorta and pulmonary arteries: insights from cardiovascular magnetic resonance. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 12(10):2065-70, 2019
- Rusthoven CG et al: Sarcomas of the aorta: a systematic review and pooled analysis of published reports. Ann Vasc Surg. 28(2):515-25, 2014
- von Falck C et al: Imaging features of primary sarcomas of the great vessels in CT, MRI and PET/CT: a single-center experience. BMC Med Imaging. 13(1):25, 2013
- Garg N et al: Intimal sarcoma in an inflammatory aneurysm after endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg. 55(4):1134-7, 2012
- Bendel EC et al: Imaging sarcomas of the great vessels and heart. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32(5):377-404, 2011
- Rusthoven C et al: High-grade undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the aortic arch: a case of endovascular therapy for embolic prophylaxis and review of the literature. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 44(5):385-91, 2010
- Nicotera SP et al: Postoperative outcomes in intimal aortic angiosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature. J Vasc Surg. 50(1):186-9, 2009
- Simpson WL Jr et al: Pulmonary artery and aortic sarcomas: cross-sectional imaging. J Thorac Imaging. 15(4):290-4, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Primary malignant tumors of aorta (PMTA)
Definitions
- Very rare, highly aggressive class of sarcomas that arise from aortic wall or intima and carry poor prognosis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
Nuclear Medicine Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Vacirca A et al: Predictors of survival in malignant aortic tumors. J Vasc Surg. 71(5):1771-80, 2020
- Arzanauskaite M et al: Primary tumors of the aorta and pulmonary arteries: insights from cardiovascular magnetic resonance. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 12(10):2065-70, 2019
- Rusthoven CG et al: Sarcomas of the aorta: a systematic review and pooled analysis of published reports. Ann Vasc Surg. 28(2):515-25, 2014
- von Falck C et al: Imaging features of primary sarcomas of the great vessels in CT, MRI and PET/CT: a single-center experience. BMC Med Imaging. 13(1):25, 2013
- Garg N et al: Intimal sarcoma in an inflammatory aneurysm after endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg. 55(4):1134-7, 2012
- Bendel EC et al: Imaging sarcomas of the great vessels and heart. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 32(5):377-404, 2011
- Rusthoven C et al: High-grade undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the aortic arch: a case of endovascular therapy for embolic prophylaxis and review of the literature. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 44(5):385-91, 2010
- Nicotera SP et al: Postoperative outcomes in intimal aortic angiosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature. J Vasc Surg. 50(1):186-9, 2009
- Simpson WL Jr et al: Pulmonary artery and aortic sarcomas: cross-sectional imaging. J Thorac Imaging. 15(4):290-4, 2000
