Key result
Individualized surgical approaches achieve successful resection of IVC leiomyosarcomas in three patients.
Why the study?
Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor with few reported cases, silent presentation, and poor prognosis, requiring different surgical approaches based on tumor location.
Case Report (n=3)
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Surgical resection of inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma requires individualized preoperative planning and surgical approaches, ranging from primary repair to cardiopulmonary bypass, depending on the tumor's specific location.
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare smooth muscle tumor, and only a few cases have been reported with involvement of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Inferior vena cava LMS is more often silent and usually has a poor prognosis as the patients present late. We present this case series to showcase the different approaches to surgical resection, as each tumor had a different location in the IVC. We emphasize preoperative surgical planning to achieve a tumor-free margin and maintain hemodynamics at the same time.
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Chellasamy et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma (n=3). Surgical resection was evaluated on Successful surgical resection. Surgical resection of inferior vena cava leiomyosarcomas was successfully performed in three patients using individualized approaches tailored to the specific location of the tumor.
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