Leiomyosarcoma of the femoral vein in a marathon runner.
Leiomyosarcoma of the femoral vein is a rare tumor. Physicians involved in the care of athletic patients must not be cavalier in evaluating overuse injuries and should endeavor to make a specific diagnosis. If atypical findings, such as generalized extremity swelling, are present, the physician must consider systemic illness including malignancy in apparently healthy, physically active individuals.
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Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, Greensboro, NC 27401.
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery