Cross-Sectional Imaging of Primary Thoracic Sarcomas with Histopathologic Correlation: A Review for the Radiologist

Dillman, Jonathan R.; Pernicano, Perry G.; McHugh, Jonathan B.; Attili, Anil K.; Mourany, Bassem; Pinsky, Renee W.; Strouse, Peter J.; Kazerooni, Ella A.

doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2009.02.001

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Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 17-29, January 2010

Cross-Sectional Imaging of Primary Thoracic Sarcomas with Histopathologic Correlation: A Review for the Radiologist

Jonathan R. Dillman, MD
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Section of Pediatric Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI
- Reprint requests: Jonathan R. Dillman, MD, University of Michigan Health System, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Section of Pediatric Radiology, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0252
Perry G. Pernicano, MD
- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Jonathan B. McHugh, MD
- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Anil K. Attili, MD
- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Bassem Mourany, MD
- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Renee W. Pinsky, MD
- Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Peter J. Strouse, MD
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Section of Pediatric Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI
Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS
- Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

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.