[Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava. Apropos of a case]

Actas Urol Esp. 1998 May;22(5):438-42.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Presentation of one case of inferior cava leiomyosarcoma in a 24-year old female patient, incidentally diagnosed after performance of ultrasound. The complementary examinations performed (CAT, NMR, arteriography) guided to a mass of suprarenal origin. During surgery, a tumour of the inferior cava vein was suspected and was later confirmed through the pathoanatomical study of the surgical piece. Review of the clinical and diagnostic aspects placing special emphasis on treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*