Key result
A rare case of primary malignant aortic endothelioma metastasizing to intestine and bone was successfully resected, with diagnosis supported by histochemical, immunologic, and ultrastructural studies.
Population
A single patient with malignant endothelioma, primary in the aorta, metastasizing to intestine and bone
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May support individualized resection in rare aortic malignancies; extends sparse literature but should not yet change practice.
Case Report (n=1)
Reports a rare case of primary malignant aortic endothelioma with metastases, adding to the limited literature of only four previously reported instances.
Schmid et al. (1984) conducted a case report in Primary metastasizing aortic endothelioma (n=1). Tumor resection was evaluated. A rare case of primary malignant aortic endothelioma metastasizing to intestine and bone was successfully resected, with diagnosis supported by histochemical, immunologic, and ultrastructural studies.
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