Misdiagnosis of Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma as Chronic Thrombo-Embolic Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Djordjevic Ivanka, Pejcic Tatjana, Rancic Milan, Radovic Milan, Bosnjakovic Petar, Radjenovic-Petkovic Tatjana, Nastasijevic-Borovac Desa, Golubovic Slavica, Dacic Dragana
Primary Institution: The Clinical Center Nis, Clinic for lung diseases, Department for non specific lung diseases
Conclusion
Pulmonary artery sarcoma can be easily misdiagnosed as chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary disease due to similar symptoms and imaging findings, leading to poor survival outcomes if diagnosed late.
Supporting Evidence
- Pulmonary artery sarcomas are often confused with chronic thrombo-embolic disease due to similar clinical presentations.
- The patient initially received anticoagulation therapy but did not improve, which is a red flag for misdiagnosis.
- Imaging studies showed features that were misinterpreted as pulmonary embolism.
- Late diagnosis of pulmonary artery sarcoma typically results in poor survival outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that a rare tumor called pulmonary artery sarcoma can look like a common blood clot problem, which can make it hard for doctors to figure out what's really wrong.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and outcomes of a patient misdiagnosed with chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary disease.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 50-year-old man.
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