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  • Title: Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: report of a case.
    Author: Yuzer Y, Zeytunlu M, Makay O, Sozbilen M, Yuce G.
    Journal: Surg Today; 2004; 34(4):370-3. PubMed ID: 15052457.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava, which was successfully treated by surgical en bloc resection and reconstruction of the inferior vena cava, followed by adjuvant radiation therapy. A 39-year-old man presented with nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and weight loss. Radiologic examinations showed a mass originating from the inferior vena cava and surgical resection was performed. Histopathological examination of the specimen revealed a moderately differentiated (grade II) leiomyosarcoma arising from the inferior vena cava. We believe that radical resection with clear surgical margins followed by adjuvant radiation therapy is a good curative strategy for achieving any chance of long-term survival.
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