Multimodality imaging of a rare pulmonary artery sessile mass: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary pulmonary artery masses are unusual entities that mimic pulmonary embolism (PE) in clinical presentation and on imaging studies. It is necessary to perform advanced diagnostic exams, such as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to determine the proper diagnosis. In unclear cases, laboratory findings, morphological follow-up, and response to anticoagulant therapy can help to clarify the diagnosis.

Case summary

A 47-year-old previously healthy man with worsening effort dyspnoea underwent chest computed tomography (CT) for suspicion of PE, which showed a pedunculated eccentric mass at the origin of the pulmonary artery causing severe stenosis. The patient was started on anticoagulation therapy, but, after TEE an

SUBMITTER: Piscitelli L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7954269 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature