Leiomyosarcoma Originating from the Superior Mesenteric Vein: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Sosei Kuma, Tohru Utsunomiya, Shuya Yano, Toshifumi Kameyama, Masahiro Okamoto, Ayumi Matsuyama, Kohji Hashimoto, Manabu Yamamoto, Takahiro Ezaki, Megumu Fujihara, Teruyoshi Ishida

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Abstract

We describe a rare case of leiomyosarcoma originating from the superior mesenteric vein with concomitant liver metastases in a 62-year-old woman. She underwent a tumor resection and venous reconstruction, right hemicolectomy, and right hepatic lobectomy. Since the tumor was weakly positive for c-kit, she was treated with imatinib mesylate for the recurrent liver tumors. She has survived for about 3 years after undergoing the surgical procedures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)453-455
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Vascular Surgery
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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