Padilla-Fernandez B, Lorenzo-Gomez MF, Herrero-Polo M, Silva-Abuin JM, Martin-Izquierdo M, Antunez-Plaza P. Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava in a patient with double inferior vena cava.
Ann Vasc Surg 2012;
26:859.e1-5. [PMID:
22717359 DOI:
10.1016/j.avsg.2011.11.043]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare tumor arising from its smooth muscle cells.
METHODS AND RESULTS
We report the case of a 38-year-old woman presenting with back pain and weight loss who was diagnosed with a 22-cm leiomyosarcoma of the right IVC and thrombosis of the left IVC. The patient is alive and free of recurrence a year after radical tumor resection with removal of the affected IVC, reconstruction with polytetrafluoroethylene prosthetic graft, and anastomosis of both right and left IVC.
CONCLUSIONS
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor with a deceitful course. Radical surgical en bloc resection is the mainstay of treatment for IVC leiomyosarcomas. For an adequate restoration of venous return, complex vascular repair may be necessary.
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