World Journal of Oncology, ISSN 1920-4531 print, 1920-454X online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 4, Number 2, April 2013, pages 107-113

Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava - Radical Resection, Vascular Reconstruction and Challenges: A Case Report and Review of Relevant Literature

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Abdominal computed tomography scan showing right paracaval mass.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. IVC highlighted between forceps.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. IVC reconstruction with Gore -Tex vascular graft.
Figure 4.
Figure 4. (a - c): Intraoperative photographs of the gross specimen.
Figure 5.
Figure 5. (a - d): The malignant spindle cells have elongated eosinophilic cytoplasm and elongated nuclei with rounded ends. The cells are arranged in fascicles. There is notable focal increased cellularity with mild to moderate nuclear atypia. The mitotic rate is 7/10 high power fields, with focal microscopic necrosis.