A case of intravenous leiomyomatosis of uterine origin, extending through the inferior vena cava to right atrium

Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare benign tumor that originates from uterus, and sometimes extends to the right heart. We report a case of IVL that extended to right atrium through the inferior vena cava (IVC) which was resected using partial cardiopulmonary bypass. Multi detector computed t...

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Published inGeneral thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 104 - 107
Main Authors Osawa, Hiroshi, Hosaka, Shigeru, Akashi, Okihiko, Furukawa, Hiroshi, Egi, Koso
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan Springer Japan 01.02.2013
Springer Nature B.V
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Summary:Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare benign tumor that originates from uterus, and sometimes extends to the right heart. We report a case of IVL that extended to right atrium through the inferior vena cava (IVC) which was resected using partial cardiopulmonary bypass. Multi detector computed tomography and ultrasound played a vital role in arriving at the diagnosis. Complete resection of tumor in the heart and great vein, and separation of the tumor stump from the IVC are essential in the treatment of IVL.
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ISSN:1863-6705
1863-6713
DOI:10.1007/s11748-012-0108-1