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Intravascular leiomyomatosis in postmenopausal woman: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare benign tumor originating from the smooth muscle of the uterus. Tumor cells spread along the veins, which may involve the uterine veins, pelvic veins, inferior vena cava, and even the right atrium. This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with IVL extending into the right heart chambers. The patient successfully underwent surgery and was discharged without complications. This report highlights valuable insights into the preoperative diagnosis and clinical management of IVL.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1517261

Authors: Tingting Jiang, Yalan Yang, Li Wang

Institution: The First People's Hospital of Changde

Language: English

Topic: Uterine Myomas and Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801