[Leiomyosarcoma originating in the renal vein. A special case]

Autor: J, Alcover García, J, Ramírez Ruz, B, Umbert Canals, W, Carrere Springli, M, Fernández-Conde Montoya, P, Carretero González
Rok vydání: 1996
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Zdroj: Archivos espanoles de urologia. 49(6)
ISSN: 0004-0614
Popis: An additional case of leiomyosarcoma of the renal vein is presented and the literature reviewed.The patient had a history of hypertension. He and his brother were the first case of twins with bilateral retinoblastoma reported in the literature. The pathological findings were diagnostic of leiomyosarcoma of the renal vein. The clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.Leiomyosarcoma of the renal vein is an uncommon tumor which presents difficulties in making the preoperative diagnosis. A possible relationship may exist between this tumor type and the radiotherapy administered during childhood due to retinoblastoma.
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