Key result
Among 12 patients with pulmonary artery sarcoma undergoing surgery, 5 died within 3 to 23 months, while the longest survival of 40 and 68 months was observed in patients with leiomyosarcoma.
Population
12 patients with pulmonary artery sarcoma, mean age 48.4 years
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to 68 months
Authors
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Pulmonary artery sarcoma series informs subtype classification and surgical outcomes; leaves open prospective trials for adjuvant strategies.
Case Report (n=12)
Pulmonary artery sarcoma is a rare tumor with poor prognosis, though survival may vary by histologic subtype.
Huo et al. (2006) conducted a case report in Pulmonary artery sarcoma (n=12). Surgery was evaluated on Survival. Among 12 patients with pulmonary artery sarcoma undergoing surgery, 5 died within 3 to 23 months, while the longest survival of 40 and 68 months was observed in patients with leiomyosarcoma.
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