Leiomyosarcoma of the right ovarian vein

Abstract The case of a 70-year-old patient with a leiomyosarcoma of the right ovarian vein is presented. For this rare entity, complete surgical excision is believed to offer the best chance of cure.

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2009-04, Vol.197 (4), p.e36-e37
Main Authors: Chiarugi, Massimo, M.D., F.A.C.S, Pressi, Eleonora, M.D, Mancini, Rudy, M.D, Fattori, Silvia, M.D, Galatioto, Christian, M.D, Seccia, Massimo, M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Aged
Female
Gastric cancer
Humans
Leiomyosarcoma - diagnosis
Leiomyosarcoma - surgery
Medical prognosis
Ovarian veins
Ovary - blood supply
Pain
Primary venous leiomyosarcoma
Retroperitoneal sarcoma
Sarcoma
Smooth muscle
Surgery
Tumors
Vascular Neoplasms - diagnosis
Vascular Neoplasms - surgery
Veins & arteries
Vena Cava, Inferior - surgery
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Summary:Abstract The case of a 70-year-old patient with a leiomyosarcoma of the right ovarian vein is presented. For this rare entity, complete surgical excision is believed to offer the best chance of cure.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.02.014