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Document Details : Title: Intimal sarcoma of the pulmonary artery - Diagnostic challenge Author(s): W. Fukuda , S. Morohashi , I. Fukuda Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 66 Issue: 4 Date: 2011 Pages: 539-541 DOI: 10.2143/AC.66.4.2126609 Abstract : Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma is a rare tumour and the diagnosis is often delayed. We report the case of a woman with a primary pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma who presented with massive pulmonary embolism. The definitive diagnosis was elucidated after the patient’s death by autopsy specimen. We discuss the diagnosis and lessons learned from this case. |
