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Coarctation of the aorta from a mediastinal germ cell tumor: a case report.

Abstract
A 20-yr-old male had compression of the thoracic aorta by a large malignant mediastinal germinoma. The symptoms and signs that simulated coarctation of the aorta included hypertension, markedly decreased femoral pulses, and a systolic murmur that radiated to the back. Following X-ray therapy, the femoral pulses were palpable and the blood pressure became normal. To our knowledge, compression of the aorta by a malignant teratocarcinoma with manifestations mimicking coarctation of the aorta has not been reported.
AuthorsT J Davis, M Carnes, P P Carbone, A B Crummy
JournalMedical and pediatric oncology (Med Pediatr Oncol) Vol. 10 Issue 5 Pg. 471-6 ( 1982) ISSN: 0098-1532 [Print] United States
PMID7144697 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aortic Coarctation (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
  • Aortography
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysgerminoma (complications, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms (complications, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy)

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