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B S Fyfe1, C S Quintana, M Kaneko

  • 1Lillian and Henry M. Stratton-Hans Popper Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|December 1, 1994
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A rare malignant fibrous histiocytoma developed in a 70-year-old man’s aorta, four years after aortic dissection repair. This aortic sarcoma mimicked a pseudoaneurysm, highlighting a rare complication of aortic grafts.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma.
  • Primary aortic sarcomas are exceptionally uncommon.
  • Aortic graft procedures carry potential long-term complications.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male developed a tumor in the aorta.
  • The tumor appeared four years after surgical repair of a type B aortic dissection using a Dacron graft.
  • The tumor externally surrounded the graft and involved the aortic adventitia.

Findings:

  • The diagnosed condition was malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the aorta.
  • The tumor presented clinically and radiologically as a pseudoaneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta.

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  • This represents a rare instance of aortic sarcoma associated with prior aortic graft insertion.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare malignancies in patients with a history of aortic surgery.
    • Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for managing post-aortic graft complications.
    • Further research into the long-term oncological risks associated with aortic grafts may be warranted.