Curative resection and reconstruction of the inferior vena cava after extensive infiltration with low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma

Chris Delaney, Hafees Saleem, Christos Karapetis, James Spark

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)51-53
    Number of pages3
    JournalPhlebology
    Volume28
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Feb 2013

    Keywords

    • Endometrial stromal
    • Inferior vena cava
    • Metastasis
    • Sarcoma

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