A Case of Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava.
- Author:
Sang Uk HAN
1
;
Sung Hoon NOH
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyosarmoma;
Inferior vena cava
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Leiomyosarcoma*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Prognosis;
Ultrasonography;
Vena Cava, Inferior*
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
1997;53(4):606-610
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava(IVC) is a rare tumor and has a poor prognosis. Recently, newer imaging modalities including ultrasound, computed tomographic scan, magnetic resonance imaging and cavovenography make it possible to detect in its early stage of proression. The best therapeutic management is surgical resection and the effects of postoperative adjuvant therapies on patients' survival are still debatable. We report herein our experience of 45-year-old woman whose leiomyosarcoma of the IVC was successfully resected without reconstruction of the IVC.
