Indian Journal of Cancer, January 1st, 2008
Introduction
Soft tissue sarcomas involving the pulmonary artery are extremely rare and often go unrecognized. They may imitate the presentation of a pulmonary embolism, both clinically and radiologically, making the diagnosis difficult and potentially delaying treatment. The following case helps demonstrate how the utilization of a positron emission tomography (PET) scan allowed for our patient to be diagnosed and thus begin treatment for his underlying neoplastic process.
Case History
A 56-year-old gentleman presented to an outside Emergency Department with exertional shortness of breath....
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