Computed tomography and MRI in a 65-year-old woman with IVC leiomyosarcoma showed a non-fatty, necrotic intraluminal mass extending to retroperitoneal compartments.
Case Report (n=1)
Imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and cavography are useful for the early and accurate diagnosis of rare primary leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava.
Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is an uncommon neoplasm, most frequently seen in the sixth decade with a female predominance. Imaging modalities allow an early and accurate preoperative diagnosis resulting in a higher rate of surgical resection and improved survival. Imaging findings in a 65-year-old woman with leiomyosarcoma of IVC are described. Computed tomography and MRI typically showed a non-fatty, necrotic intraluminal IVC mass with extension to retroperitoneal compartments. Cavography was useful to evaluate the collateral circulation associated with the extensive intraluminal mass. The lesion was biopsied under ultrasound guidance.
Hemant et al. (Sun,) conducted a case report in Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (n=1). Imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Cavography, Ultrasound) was evaluated. Computed tomography and MRI in a 65-year-old woman with IVC leiomyosarcoma showed a non-fatty, necrotic intraluminal mass extending to retroperitoneal compartments.
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