Sarcoma of the aorta: report of a case and review of the literature

Ann Vasc Surg. 1988 Jul;2(3):225-30. doi: 10.1016/S0890-5096(07)60005-3.

Abstract

Tumors of the aorta are extremely rare and usually malignant. We report the case of a sarcoma of the infrarenal aorta in a 67-year-old man. Initial symptoms were metastatic cutaneous nodules and lower extremity claudication. Aortography and computerized tomography of the abdomen revealed a fungating mass obstructing the aortic bifurcation. Treatment consisted of resection of the aorta, aortobiiliac bypass, and combined radiation and chemotherapy. Death occurred six months after treatment. Twenty-seven cases of angiosarcoma reported in the literature are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Aortic Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases* / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / secondary
  • Hemangiosarcoma* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography