A new-onset pulmonary artery stenosis in a young man: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poorly differentiated and undifferentiated sarcomas are the most common primary tumours of the pulmonary arteries. They usually affect large-calibre vessels and present with predominantly intraluminal growth. Dyspnoea, cough, chest pain, and haemoptysis are the most common presenting symptoms. Clinical and imaging manifestations can mimic pulmonary embolisms and correct diagnosis may require multimodal imaging. The overall prognosis is poor; however, early diagnosis and complete surgical resection seem to improve the prognosis.

Case summary

A 31-year-old male was admitted to our department after a pre-syncopal episode associated with dyspnoea of recent onset. Echocardiography showed a mass with irregular borders attached to the pulmonary artery trunk, almost oblit

SUBMITTER: Vanni F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8068665 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature