[Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava. Report of 3 cases]

Ann Chir. 1991;45(1):26-32.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Three cases of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava are reported. With the help of a review of the literature, the value of ultrasonography, computed tomography and cavography is recalled. Surgical possibilities and results are described together with the necessity of adjuvant treatments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / complications
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phlebography
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / physiopathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery