Pelvic Leiomyosarcoma obstructing vaginal opening — case report

Abstract

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>We present a 42-year-old female admitted for a 4 month history of increasing pelvic discomfort and pain. Clinical examination revealed a large tumor obstructing the vagina. Tumor markers (CA 125, CEA, AFP and CA 19-9), white blood cells and biochemical tests were all within the normal limits. Pelvic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging scan confirmed the presence of a large retroperitoneal/pelvic mass. The tumor was surgically excised and pathohistologically diagnosed as a well differentiated leiomyosarcoma, staged IB. Six years after surgery the patient is well and disease free.</jats:p>

Leiomyosarcoma of inferior vena cava complicated by Budd-Chiari syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation — case report

“…They are slow-growing progressive tumors with an extremely poor prognosis [7,8]. Symptoms are nonspecific (abdominal pain, distention, dyspnea, weight loss, back pain) and may precede the diagnosis by several years [9,10]. However, some tumors may also present with more distinct signs such as an abdominal mass, deep venous thrombosis due to IVC occlusion, or less commonly as an acute Budd-Chiari syndrome [11].…”