Unveiling Aortic Angiosarcoma: A Rare and Aggressive Vascular Malignancy in Vascular Oncology - A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Primary aortic malignancy is a very rare pathology, with only 190 cases of aortic tumors reported in the literature to date. Usually, symptoms are insidious and nonspecific, so the disease is diagnosed at an advanced stage. Objective: Here, we present a case report of a primary malignant tumor of the aorta. In our case, the diagnosis was established using computed tomography angiography (CTA) and biopsy of indeterminate masses obtained during aortography. Methods: The patient underwent surgical resection of the affected aortic segment along with a tumor. Histopathological examination revealed the diagnosis of a primary malignant tumor of the aorta - angiosarcoma. Postoperatively, patient received adjuvant chemotherapy according to the standard treatment regimen for sarcoma. Results: One month later, postoperative CT of a chest, abdomen and pelvis was performed, revealing no evidence of metastases or pathological lymph nodes in the examined areas. Conclusion: Combined surgical and systemic therapies may improve overall survival.