Background:

Vascular invasion is possible with bone-and soft tissue tumors like in the other malignant neoplasms. Anymore, it is possible to search the vascular bundle encasement or invasion by conventional axial sections and reconstructed MPR-3D images (MDCTangiography). It is important to notice the early findings of any invasion. Prompt recognition of the invasion, early operation (stent-graft application or reanastomosis) can reduce morbidity rate significantly. The aim of this study was to report the different findings that can be visualized with three-dimensional (3D) image, virtual angioscopy in the evaluation of the tumor and vessel relationship.

Material and Method:

Four patients with different tumors were evaluated with CT angioscopy to demonstrate their relationship with vessels.

Results:

CT angioscopy images were demonstrative with adequate quality and did not show occlusion of a major vessel. However displacement of vessel due to compressinn and wall irregularity in apatient was apparent.

Conclusion:

3D imaging with virtual angioscopy will be helpful to evaluate the relation of the tumor and vessels. It can lead to surgeons before surgery.

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