title: Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava.
abstract: Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava is a rare neoplasm; however, it is the most frequent tumor of vascular origin. It is classified according to site of origin that reflects its clinical presentation and prognosis. They are generally recognized to be of smooth muscle cell origin. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. The role of adjuvant therapy for leiomyosarcoma is not established.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Toronto Medical Laboratories, Toronto General Hospital/University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Suhaila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ameeri
authors.forename: Jagdish
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Butany
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Vidhya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.forename: Khalili
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Korosh
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kandel
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D019043:Vascular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior