J Korean Radiol Soc.  1993 Jun;29(3):421-425.

Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava: a case report

Abstract

A 29 year old woman with unresectable leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cave extending into the right atrium of the heart was presented. The upper and middle inferior vena cava involved and there were both intrinsic and extrinsic tumor growth components. The diagnosis was made by a combination of radiological studies including ultrasound, CT, inferior vena cavography and arteriography and the diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasound guided rumor biopsy. The clinical and radiological presenting features were reviewed.


MeSH Terms

Angiography
Biopsy
Diagnosis
Female
Heart
Heart Atria
Humans
Leiomyosarcoma*
Ultrasonography
Vena Cava, Inferior*
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