Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava causing Budd-Chiari syndrome--a case report.
A forty-eight-year-old Japanese woman with leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava presenting as Budd-Chiari syndrome is reported. A large tumor originating from the venous wall grew into the lumen, obstructing the hepatic vein, and extended up to the right atrium. Although this is a very rare tumor, care should be taken in order to make an early diagnosis and manage the condition effectively.
Satoh
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First Department of Internal Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College, Japan.
Katoh
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J
Onodera
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D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000473:pathology