MR of intravenous leiomyomatosis of the uterus extending into the inferior vena cava

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1991 Jul-Aug;15(4):690-3. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199107000-00031.

Abstract

We report the first case of the unusual entity intravenous leiomyomatosis of the uterus in which the MR findings are described. Because of this tumor's intravenous extension and growth up the inferior vena cava. MR is ideally suited for its imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology*