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Pulmonary Artery Intimal Sarcoma Mimicking Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report
Thomas Van Den Berghe1, Robbert Mahieu1, Koenraad Verstraete1
1Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
|November 10, 2025
Summary
Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma is a rare cause of dyspnea, often misdiagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Imaging features can help differentiate this rare tumor from pulmonary embolism, especially when treatment is ineffective.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma is a rare malignancy.
- It often presents with symptoms mimicking pulmonary embolism, leading to misdiagnosis.
- Progressive dyspnea and pulmonary artery occlusion are key clinical features.
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