Leiomyosarcoma of the infrarenal portion of the inferior vena cava in a cirrhotic patient with hepatitis C

Abdom Imaging. 2008 Mar-Apr;33(2):222-4. doi: 10.1007/s00261-007-9217-1.

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava is a rare primary tumor. We present a case of a 65-year-old man with the history of cirrhosis and non-specific symptoms. The patient underwent computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that revealed a leiomyosarcoma of the infrarenal portion of inferior vena cava. Clinical and imaging features, as well as the surgical technique of resection are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hepatitis C / complications*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Cirrhosis / etiology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Rare Diseases
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media