Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2016 Jan;24(1):72-4. doi: 10.1177/0218492314543930. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

Abstract

Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor with a variety of symptoms. A 41-year-old woman was admitted with nonspecific epigastric pain. Computed tomography revealed a dense mass between the inferior vena cava and the liver. The patient underwent successful resection of the mass. The pathologic study confirmed leiomyosarcoma. Adjuvant radiation therapy was completed, and after 12 months of follow-up, the patient had no problems.

Keywords: Leiomyosarcoma; Vascular neoplasms; Vena cava; inferior.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / therapy
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / therapy
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery