Overview
Intimal sarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy arising from the intimal layer of blood vessels, often affecting large arteries and veins. It typically presents with local symptoms due to mass effect or embolization, and diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion given its rarity. 2349Diagnosis
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