Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: a case report and review of literature

Int Surg. 2005 Nov-Dec;90(5):262-5.

Abstract

Tumors of the inferior vena cava are rare, and most of these are leiomyosarcomas. They are most frequent in the sixth decade of life, with a female predominance. We present a 45-year-old male patient with a tumor involving the entire extent of the inferior vena cava. Computerized tomography revealed a heterogeneously enhancing mass with marked expansion of the inferior vena cava with extraluminal extension. Computerized tomography--guided biopsy of the extraluminal component showed features of a fasciculated spindle cell tumor positive for vimentin, smooth muscle actin, and calponin and negative for S-100 antigen. We discuss the clinical presentation imaging findings and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*