Intravascular (post-hysterectomy) leiomyoma (IVL) as late tumor thrombus within the inferior vena cava (IVC)-A rare case primarily imposing as IVC thrombus originating from left renal vein after former left nephrectomy status.

CONCLUSION: Intravascular leiomyoma is a benign tumor with invasive tendency, which can be considered a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. It should be thoroughly investigated to be planned for a radical surgical removal. By possible adherence to the intraabdominal or -thoracic organs, an interdisciplinary and eventually step-wise surgical approach (combining vascular, abdominal, thoracic and heart surgery as well as gynecology and urology), which can be demanding, is recommended to be seriously considered to i) reliably achieve R0 resection status and, thus, ii) provide best outcome, quality of life and prognosis. PMID: 30853174 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Pathology, Research and Practice - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Pathol Res Pract Source Type: research