Recurrent Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma

Authors: Komanapalli, Christopher; Alsoufi, Bahaaldin; Shen, Irving; Slater, Matthew

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery, Volume 21, Number 6, November/December 2006 , pp. 587-589(3)

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Abstract:

Pulmonary artery sarcomas are a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Most patients are initially thought to have pulmonary emboli, and during embolectomy, a sarcoma is found. Given the significant morbidity and mortality of cardiac sarcomas, an aggressive strategy for resection is indicated, as this leads to benefits in disease-free and overall survival. Imaging tests and clinical signs and symptoms may assist in accurate preoperative determination of pulmonary artery sarcoma. We present an interesting case of a patient with pulmonary artery sarcoma who underwent successful re-resection, along with a brief discussion regarding preoperative imaging and the surgical resection of these tumors.

(J Card Surg 2006;21:587-589)

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.2006.00309.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon

Publication date: 2006-11-01