Primary pulmonary artery sarcoma mimics pulmonary embolism radiologically, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis to enable timely surgical and adjuvant treatment.
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High suspicion for sarcoma warranted in atypical PE presentations; leaves open need for validated diagnostic criteria in larger cohorts.
PPAS has a radiological appearance similar to PE, which makes accurate and timely diagnosis challenging. More rapid diagnosis may lead to earlier, appropriate surgical treatment and improved outcomes, when combined with adjuvant treatment.
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