Leiomyosarcoma of the superior mesenteric vein has been reported only once before. Aggressive surgery is the primary therapy and main prognostic factor in leiomyosarcoma. The 5 year survival remains poor at around 50% for a wide range of sarcomas. We present a case of metastatic leiomyosarcoma of the superior mesenteric vein that resulted in multiple hepatic resections and six year survival.
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Published online: August 24, 2007
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