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Leiomyosarcoma of the infrarenal portion of the inferior vena cava in a cirrhotic patient with hepatitis C

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Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava is a rare primary tumor. We present a case of a 65-year-old man with the history of cirrhosis and non-specific symptoms. The patient underwent computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging that revealed a leiomyosarcoma of the infrarenal portion of inferior vena cava. Clinical and imaging features, as well as the surgical technique of resection are discussed.

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Delis, S., Triantopoulou, C., Bakoyiannis, A. et al. Leiomyosarcoma of the infrarenal portion of the inferior vena cava in a cirrhotic patient with hepatitis C. Abdom Imaging 33, 222–224 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-007-9217-1

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