title: Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava.
abstract: A 63-year old with an 8-month history of backache had a leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava. Although inoperable, she benefitted from cobalt therapy. A review of the literature suggests an evolving clinical picture which will facilitate earlier diagnosis, and perhaps allow resection.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Pathology, General Hospital, Colombo.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rasaretnam
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Gunatunga
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Seneviratne
mesh_terms: D003035:Cobalt / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D019043:Vascular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior
chemical_list: D003035:Cobalt