Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: a new case report

We report on a new case of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava presenting as an abdominal mass. With the help of review of the literature, the value of modern imaging techniques is recalled. The treatment is exclusively surgical. The prognosis is poor due almost to the diagnosis delay.

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Published inAnnales d'urologie Vol. 37; no. 4; p. 177
Main Authors Soualy, K, Benissa, N, Tazy, Y, Kafih, M, Zerouali, N O
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.08.2003
Subjects
Abdomen - pathology
Female
Humans
Leiomyosarcoma - pathology
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue - pathology
Prognosis
Vena Cava, Inferior - pathology
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Summary:We report on a new case of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava presenting as an abdominal mass. With the help of review of the literature, the value of modern imaging techniques is recalled. The treatment is exclusively surgical. The prognosis is poor due almost to the diagnosis delay.
ISSN:0003-4401