Primary leiomyosarcoma of the pulmonary trunk.
An unusual case of leiomyosarcoma of the pulmonary trunk in a 33-year-old woman is described. Angiography suggested a large pulmonary embolus. The patient was referred for surgery and the diagnosis was made histologically. The surgical management and postoperative course are described.
Disler
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Division of Cardiology, Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Manga
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D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed