Primary inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma: reconstruction is not mandatory

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2012 Dec;20(6):715-7. doi: 10.1177/0218492312440266.

Abstract

Computed tomography in an 81-year-old woman revealed obstruction of the inferior vena cava by a large primary vascular leiomyosarcoma, and involvement of the right renal vein. She underwent successful en-bloc resection of the tumor, right kidney, hepatic segments IV and VI, and inferior vena cava, without caval reconstruction. A renal vein-to-remaining infrahepatic inferior vena cava saphenous vein graft bypass was performed for left renal venous drainage. The need for vascular reconstruction is not always mandatory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery*