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Online Publishing Date:
03 / 02 / 2023

 


Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity

Archana Buch, Tushar Kambale, Barnali Paul, Vidya Viswanathan.


Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava is an extremely rare malignant tumor arising from the smooth muscle lining of the vessel wall. They are usually seen in sixth decade with a female preponderance. The symptoms vary greatly from case to case. Exact location and size of the tumor within the vena cava determines the symptoms. Our patient was a 35 year old female who presented with right hypochondriac and lumbar region mass since 2 months. Our study highlights the role of imaging studies and histopathological examination in making an accurate diagnosis of this rare disease.

Key words: Inferior vena cava, Leiomyosarcoma, Vascular


 
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Buch A, Kambale T, Paul B, Viswanathan V. Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2022; 6(17): 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078


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Buch A, Kambale T, Paul B, Viswanathan V. Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=72316 [Access: April 05, 2024]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Buch A, Kambale T, Paul B, Viswanathan V. Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2022; 6(17): 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Buch A, Kambale T, Paul B, Viswanathan V. Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. (2022), [cited April 05, 2024]; 6(17): 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



Harvard Style

Buch, A., Kambale, . T., Paul, . B. & Viswanathan, . V. (2022) Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, 6 (17), 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



Turabian Style

Buch, Archana, Tushar Kambale, Barnali Paul, and Vidya Viswanathan. 2022. Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 6 (17), 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



Chicago Style

Buch, Archana, Tushar Kambale, Barnali Paul, and Vidya Viswanathan. "Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 6 (2022), 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Buch, Archana, Tushar Kambale, Barnali Paul, and Vidya Viswanathan. "Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 6.17 (2022), 17-19. Print. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Buch, A., Kambale, . T., Paul, . B. & Viswanathan, . V. (2022) Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava - An unusual entity. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 6 (17), 17-19. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1645033078