A Case of Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Liver Presenting with Acute Bleeding / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 194-198, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-210429
ABSTRACT
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor of the liver. It usually arises from many other organs including uterus, gastrointestinal tract, retroperitoneum, and soft tissues. Primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma progresses very slowly and is not associated with chronic liver disease. When the tumor is detected early enough to be treated by operation, the prognosis is favorable. While several cases of primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma have been reported in Korea, there was no case associated with acute bleeding. We report a 80-year old male patient with huge primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma, who presented with acute bleeding and IVC obstruction. The patient was treated by embolization and IVC stenting.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Biomarkers, Tumor
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Stents
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Acute Disease
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Balloon Occlusion
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Hemorrhage
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Leiomyosarcoma
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Liver Neoplasms
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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