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Leiomyosarcoma arising from the inferior mesenteric vein draining in the splenomesenteric angle with a tumour thrombus at the splenomesenteric confluence: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: M. Cimino, C. Mussi, P. Colombo, F. Lutman, V. Quagliuolo

Published in: Updates in Surgery | Issue 4/2013

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Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a very rare vascular tumour that arises from the media of the blood vessels. We present the case of a 64-year-old patients affected by LMS of the inferior mesenteric vein (IMV) with a tumour thrombus treated with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. In this case report, we want to point out the importance of a dedicated multidisciplinary soft tissue sarcoma team in planning the right surgical strategy. …

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Title: Leiomyosarcoma arising from the inferior mesenteric vein draining in the splenomesenteric angle with a tumour thrombus at the splenomesenteric confluence: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: M. Cimino
C. Mussi
P. Colombo
F. Lutman
V. Quagliuolo
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Updates in Surgery / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 2038-131X
Electronic ISSN: 2038-3312
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-012-0173-0

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