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[Angiosarcoma of the aorta].

L Astudillo1, C Cron, A Gomez-Brouchet

  • 1Service de médecine interne, CHU Purpan, 1 place du Docteur-Baylac, 31059 Toulouse, France. astudillo.l@chu-toulouse.fr

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Summary

Primary aortic tumors are rare. Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the aorta presented as a thrombotic mass, leading to surgical intervention and diagnosis via histopathology.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular pathology
  • Oncology
  • Vascular surgery

Background:

  • Primary tumors of the aorta are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
  • Aortic tumors can mimic thrombotic events, complicating clinical presentation and management.
  • Early suspicion is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.

Observation:

  • A 73-year-old woman presented with significant weight loss and abdominal pain.
  • Imaging revealed splenic and renal hypodense lesions and a large thrombotic mass in the thoracic aorta.
  • Echocardiography identified a heterogeneous floating mass suggestive of an atheromatous thrombus.

Findings:

  • Histopathological analysis confirmed epithelioid angiosarcoma as the primary aortic tumor.
  • The tumor presented with features mimicking a complex thrombus.

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  • The patient underwent successful surgical aortic replacement due to high embolic risk.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering primary aortic tumors in intra-aortic masses with thrombotic features.
    • Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are critical to prevent embolic complications.
    • Further research into rare aortic neoplasms is warranted to improve diagnostic strategies.