[Pulmonary artery sarcoma during postpartum: CT findings]

J Radiol. 2006 Jun;87(6 Pt 1):660-3. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(06)74059-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 28 year-old female, who gave birth seven weeks previously, presenting with a pulmonary artery leiomyosarcoma discovered on a thoracic CT performed for clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism. This case presents two major points of interest: on the first hand, it is a particular context (young post-partum patient), with classic symptoms of routine pulmonary embolism. On the other hand, the exam clearly demonstrates tumor enhancement, which is characteristic but rarely described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*