Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava: Rare Case Report
Primary leiomyosarcoma is rare tumor approximately 1/100000 people. It is reported that only 2% of leiomyosarcoma is vascular in origin arising from inferior venacava (IVC). Considering its incidence, it is more common in females and middle segment of IVC is most commonly involved. We report here, c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dow University of Health Sciences
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/818 |
| Summary: | Primary leiomyosarcoma is rare tumor approximately 1/100000 people. It is reported that only 2% of leiomyosarcoma is vascular in origin arising from inferior venacava (IVC). Considering its incidence, it is more common in females and middle segment of IVC is most commonly involved. We report here, case of 37-year-old female presented with right lank pain for one year then after radiological imaging neoplastic mass noted arising from infrahepatic and juxtarenal IVC and ultrasound guidance biopsy was taken that proved leiomyosarcoma of IVC. Surgery was performed with clear resection margins and regular follow-up was performed in our oncology OPD with the necessary imaging and laboratory work. |
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| ISSN: | 1995-2198 2410-2180 |