Radiographic, CT, and MRI findings in primary pulmonary angiosarcoma

Clin Imaging. 2001 Sep-Oct;25(5):337-40. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(01)00302-3.

Abstract

We report a rare instance of primary pulmonary angiosarcoma presenting as a large solitary mass in the left upper lobe with mediastinal invasion. In particular, we emphasize the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features, which included a markedly heterogeneous pattern consisting of hyperintense areas scattered throughout a background of intermediate signal intensity, rendering the lesion a cauliflower-like appearance especially on T2-weighted images. Being unreported so far in primary pulmonary angiosarcomas, these distinct MR imaging findings may be helpful in the differentiation of these neoplasms from lung cancers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed