Embolic stroke secondary to an aortic arch tumor - A case report

An acute stroke from an aortic arch tumor is reported. These tumors are rar e and have to be differentiated from atheromas. Aortic atheromas commonly p resent with embolic phenomena and occasionally as masses, Aortic tumors are more likely to produce obstructive phenomena, presenting as a coarctation or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium can facilitate th e diagnosis. A literature review of aortic masses and their diagnosis and t reatment are presented.