Postirradiation aortic sarcoma demonstrated by magnetic resonance angiography.
This is the first ever reported case of a radiation-induced aortic sarcoma. This patient had symptoms and signs initially interpreted as a pulmonary embolus. The extent of the disease was demonstrated with magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography, in particular, allowing rapid surgical intervention.
Pollock
J G
JG
Department of Diagnostic Imaging and the Department of Academic Radiology, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, UK.
Moody
A R
AR
Ludman
C N
CN
Sokal
M
M
Tennant
W G
WG
D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D015182:Lymphatic Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D018239:Seminoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D019043:Vascular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA