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  • Title: Intravenous leiomyomatosis with cardiac extension.
    Author: Saitoh M, Hayasaka T, Nakahara K, Ohmichi M, Shimazaki Y, Kurachi H.
    Journal: Gynecol Obstet Invest; 2004; 58(3):168-70. PubMed ID: 15249745.
    Abstract:
    Intravenous leiomyomatosis with cardiac extension is an extremely rare uterine tumor. We report here a case of a patient with a uterine leiomyoma which extended into the right atrium through the left ovarian vein, progressing into the left renal vein along the inferior vena cava. Complete one-stage removal of the tumor was performed using cardiopulmonary bypass, and the patient has shown a favorable outcome. Successful therapy for intravenous leiomyomatosis is dependent on total surgical excision of the tumor, cessation of ovarian function and avoidance of postoperative estrogen replacement therapy.
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