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Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava
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Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava

Suhaila Ameeri, Jagdish Butany, Michael J. Collins, Vidhya Nair, Khalili Korosh, Rita Kandel and Barry Rubin
Cardiovascular pathology, Vol.15(3), pp.171-173
01/05/2006
PMID: 16697934

Abstract

Inferior vena cava Leiomyosarcoma Soft tissue neoplasm
Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava is a rare neoplasm; however, it is the most frequent tumor of vascular origin. It is classified according to site of origin that reflects its clinical presentation and prognosis. They are generally recognized to be of smooth muscle cell origin. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. The role of adjuvant therapy for leiomyosarcoma is not established.

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