title: Multidisciplinary treatment of pelvic and cardiac intravenous leiomyosarcomatosis.
abstract: •Intravenous leiomyosarcomatosis is a rare condition in which malignant myometrial tissue metastasizes to the heart.•We discuss the complicated diagnosis and treatment of a patient afflicted with intravenous leiomyosarcomatosis.•To ensure a favorable prognosis, therapy should comprise comprehensive and multi-disciplinary treatment.
authors.affiliation: Gynecologic Oncology Associates, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA.
authors.forename: Alberto A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Mendivil
authors.affiliation: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Department of Pathology, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA.
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Cupp
authors.affiliation: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Department of Radiology, USA.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Van Dalsem
authors.affiliation: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caffarelli
authors.affiliation: Gynecologic Oncology Associates, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA.
authors.forename: Bram H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Goldstein
keywords: Gynecologic oncology; Intravenous leiomyosarcomatosis; Management