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Primary tumors of the aorta
A K Das1, K S Reddy, P Suwanjindar
1St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon, USA.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Primary aortic tumors are rare, often malignant. This case highlights a successfully managed intraluminal aortic myxoma, emphasizing advanced imaging techniques for early diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary tumors of the aorta are exceptionally rare, with a high propensity for malignancy.
- Literature reports only 33 cases, including just two instances of aortic myxoma.
- Diagnosis is frequently delayed, often occurring post-surgery or during autopsy.