Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Aortic sarcoma. A rare pathology].

F Lescalie1, P Moreau, B Enon

  • 1Service de Chirurgie vasculaire et thoracique, C.H.U. d'Angers.

Journal De Chirurgie
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Standardized direct oral anticoagulants prescription for treatment of acute venous thromboembolism in the emergency department: A quality improvement initiative.

Thrombosis research·2024
Same author

Management of anticoagulation in pregnant women with venous thromboembolism: An international survey of clinical practice.

Thrombosis research·2021
Same author

Corrigendum to "Delayed time to emergency hip surgery in patients taking oral anticoagulants" [Thromb Res. 184 (2019 Dec) 110-114].

Thrombosis research·2019
Same author

Implementing a routine flow cytometry assay for nucleated red blood cell counts in cord blood units.

International journal of laboratory hematology·2016
Same author

Editor's choice--hybrid treatment of thoracic, thoracoabdominal, and abdominal aortic aneurysms: a multicenter retrospective study.

European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery·2014
Same author

[Localized purpura revealing vascular prosthetic graft infection].

Journal des maladies vasculaires·2013
Same journal

[Tumor of the carotid body].

Journal de chirurgie·2014
Same journal

[Not Available].

Journal de chirurgie·2012
Same journal

Centenaire du journal de chirurgie: the journal at its 100th anniversary.

Journal de chirurgie·2012
Same journal

[Not Available].

Journal de chirurgie·2012
Same journal

[Not Available].

Journal de chirurgie·2012
Same journal

[Not Available].

Journal de chirurgie·2012
See all related articles

Diagnosing rare arterial sarcomas is challenging, often mistaken for common arterial diseases. Histological confirmation is crucial, as current treatments offer a poor prognosis with limited survival.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Arterial sarcomas are rare tumors originating from the aorta or peripheral arteries.
  • Distinguishing them from more common vascular conditions like atherosclerosis or embolism is clinically difficult.
  • Endotheliosarcoma of the thoracic aorta presents a diagnostic challenge.

Observation:

  • A review identified 33 cases of aortic sarcomas and 13 of peripheral arterial sarcomas.
  • Clinical diagnosis relies heavily on advanced imaging like angiography and CT scans.
  • Histological examination remains the definitive diagnostic method for arterial sarcoma.
  • Immunohistochemical markers such as factor VIII, antigen H, and lectins aid in diagnosing endothelial tumors.

Findings:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Surgical resection and revascularization are common treatment modalities.
  • Combined treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy often fail to prevent disease progression.
  • Invasion of adjacent tissues, tumor emboli, and distant metastases are frequent complications.
  • The overall prognosis for arterial sarcoma is poor, with an average survival of approximately 1 year and 7 months.

    • Implications:

    • Improved diagnostic strategies incorporating advanced imaging and immunohistochemistry are needed.
    • Novel therapeutic approaches are required to enhance survival rates for patients with arterial sarcoma.
    • Further research into the biology and treatment of these rare vascular tumors is essential.