Chap 81 Arterial Tumors Flashcards
1
Q
List primary aortic tumors.
A
Angiosarcoma Sarcoma Malignant fibrous histiocytoma Leiomyosarcoma Fibrosarcoma Myxoma
2
Q
What is the classification of arterial tumours?
A
Polypoid (intraluminal)
Intimal
Adventitial
3
Q
What are features of polypoid tumours?
A
Have attachement to intima with growth into the lumen
Embolization is common
4
Q
What are features of intimal tumours?
A
Grow along the endothelial surface
Lead to branch vessel occlusion
5
Q
What are features of adventitial tumours?
A
Grow outward and invade surrounding structures
6
Q
Is metastatic disease in arterial tumours common?
A
yes
7
Q
What are echo findings of sarcoma?
A
inhomogeneous echo dense mass with outer membrane
8
Q
What are most common site of metastasis?
A
bone 30% kidneys 30%, liver 25%, adrenal 20%, lungs 15%
9
Q
What is treatment of choice for arterial tumours?
A
resection of mass
chemo/radiation
10
Q
What is survival?
A
mean survival 14 months
radiation may prolong to 5 year
