PULMONARY-ARTERY SARCOMAS - A REVIEW OF CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGIC FEATURES

Primary pulmonary artery sarcomas are rare tumors that are frequently misdiagnosed as chronic pulmonary emboli. We present classic imaging f indings and review data from 136 previously reported sarcomas. We beli eve that the imaging findings can be quite specific, especially when t he disease is advanced. Despite a recent increase in antemortem diagno sis, the prognosis remains poor. Surgery prolongs survival time and is potentially curative. Experience with adjuvant chemotherapy and radio therapy is limited.