Abstract
Numerous forms of primary sarcoma can arise from the heart, pericardium, great vessels, lungs, chest wall, and breasts. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography currently play important roles in determining the extent of primary thoracic sarcoma involvement, potential for resectability, and response to therapy. The purpose of this article is to review the various forms of primary sarcoma that may affect the thorax as well as illustrate pertinent cross-sectional radiologic findings with histopathologic correlation.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Biopsy, Needle
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Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Breast Neoplasms / pathology
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Child
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
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Female
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Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Neoplasms / pathology
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Humans
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Immunohistochemistry
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm Staging / methods*
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Pericardium / diagnostic imaging
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Pericardium / pathology
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Radiographic Image Enhancement
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Radiology / methods
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Sarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
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Sarcoma / pathology*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Thoracic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Thoracic Neoplasms / pathology*
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Thoracic Wall / diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
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Vascular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Vascular Neoplasms / pathology
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Young Adult