Postirradiation aortic sarcoma demonstrated by magnetic resonance angiography

Authors
Pollock, JG Moody, AR Ludman, CN Sokal, M Tennant, WG
Citation
Jg. Pollock et al., Postirradiation aortic sarcoma demonstrated by magnetic resonance angiography, J VASC SURG, 31(4), 2000, pp. 798-801
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
ISSN journal
07415214 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
798 - 801
Database
ISI
SICI code
0741-5214(200004)31:4<798:PASDBM>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This is the first ever reported case of a radiation-induced aortic sarcoma. This patient had symptoms and signs initially interpreted as a pulmonary e mbolus. The extent of the disease nas demonstrated with magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography, in particular, allowing rapid s urgical intervention.