Leiomyosarcoma of the major peripheral arteries: case report and review of the literature. Ann Vasc Surg 2003 Sep;17(5):565-70
Date
01/24/2004Pubmed ID
14738087DOI
10.1007/s10016-003-0038-6Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0242458165 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 17 CitationsAbstract
We describe a case of primary intramural, extraluminal leiomyosarcoma of the common iliac artery. The patient presented with pelvic and leg pain and pheochromocytoma-like symptoms. The diagnosis was made intraoperatively, the tumor was resected, vascular reconstruction was performed, and postoperative radiation therapy was administered. Primary leiomyosarcoma of a major peripheral artery is extremely rare, and this report examines the clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis of these patients.
Author List
Blansfield JA, Chung H, Sullivan TR Jr, Pezzi CMAuthor
Julie R. Sullivan MD Assistant Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultFemale
Humans
Iliac Artery
Leiomyosarcoma
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Neoplasms
Vascular Surgical Procedures