Radiological diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava.
A 46-year-old lady with leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava extending into the hepatic veins and right atrium is described. The diagnosis was made preoperatively by a combination of radiological techniques including computed tomography, inferior vena cavography, arteriography, and two-dimensional echocardiography. The clinical presentation, radiological features and management of this condition are reviewed.
D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006503:Hepatic Veins; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*