Pulmonary embolism with pulmonary hypertension or something far worse? Unveiling a rare and lethal pulmonary artery angiosarcoma: a case report
This case underscores the importance of considering pulmonary artery angiosarcoma in differential diagnoses for persistent pulmonary symptoms, especially when imaging and clinical signs are atypical for thromboembolic disease. Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for improving outcomes in this rare but lethal malignancy, where prompt diagnosis may extend survival significantly.
Authors
- Daniele Andreini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5996-9209)
- Daniele Briguglia
- Gianluca Guarnieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0925-1618)
Institutions
- University of Milan (IT)
- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf207
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00