Abstract
Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) rarely infiltrates the great vessels. We report a successful surgical resection of the inferior vena cava (IVC) after extensive infiltration with metastatic low-grade ESS. A case of presumed recurrence of low-grade ESS demonstrated complete IVC occlusion from tumour thrombus with extensive local disease. Radical resection of the tumour and caval reconstruction was performed. The IVC graft was thrombosed at short-term follow-up. Curative resection of extensive caval infiltration with metastatic low-grade ESS can be achieved. Caval reconstructive procedures may be redundant in the presence of an adequate collateral circulation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-53 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Phlebology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- Endometrial stromal
- Inferior vena cava
- Metastasis
- Sarcoma