Leiomyosarcoma of the ovarian vein: report of a case

Int Surg. 2003 Jan-Mar;88(1):6-8.

Abstract

Venous leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors, generally originating from the inferior vena cava. Only two cases of ovarian vein leiomyosarcoma have been reported thus far. Herein we report the case of a 50-year-old woman with a leiomyosarcoma of the right ovarian vein. The patient underwent radical en bloc extirpation of the tumor followed by radiation therapy. The clinicopathologic features and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovary / blood supply*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery*