Key result
Primary sarcoma of major systemic arteries presents with polypoidal, intimal, or adventitial growth and typically metastasizes via arterial blood to the lower half of the body, sparing the lungs.
Population
A 57-year-old woman with primary fibrosarcoma of the thoracic aorta, along with 12 cases of primary sarcoma…
Design
Case_report
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May prompt consideration of arterial sarcomas in lower-body metastases sparing lungs; case reports leave typical behavior open to confirmation.
Case Report (n=13)
Primary sarcoma of major systemic arteries is a rare condition that typically spreads via arterial blood to peripheral sites, sparing the lungs.
R. Salm (1972) conducted a case report in Primary fibrosarcoma of the aorta / primary sarcoma of major systemic arteries (n=13). Primary sarcoma of major systemic arteries presents with polypoidal, intimal, or adventitial growth and typically metastasizes via arterial blood to the lower half of the body, sparing the lungs.
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