[Leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava]

Leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava: Resection with vascular reconstruction - case report and review of the literature

The present report describes a case of pedunculated intraluminal leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava, extending to the right atrium, that was successfully resected surgically. Superior vena cava reconstruction was performed using bovine pericardial graft, saving the sinus node. The pathological variants of this neoplasm according to the anatomical site of the tumour are described.

Leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava

Leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava is exceptional. A case in a 52-year-old man is described. A treatment by means of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, operation, and adjuvant radiotherapy was performed. This aggressive treatment has permitted the patient to obtain a relatively long survival with a good quality of life.

Leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava: diagnosis by cardiac gated MR

A primary leiomyosarcoma of the superior vena cava was diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging. MRI demonstrated tumor extension into the right heart and innominate veins and compared favorably with the superior vena cavagram.