Leiomyoma of the greater saphenous vein: a case report and review of the literature

Ann Vasc Surg. 2009 May-Jun;23(3):413.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2008.08.011. Epub 2008 Sep 19.

Abstract

Greater saphenous vein tumors are exceedingly rare, whether benign or malignant. Leiomyoma is one of the benign vascular tumors that can present as a localized mass; however, the diagnosis cannot be made clinically. Multiple radiologic imagings are usually required, as well as histological examination, to make a definitive diagnosis. This tumor is treated by wide excision along with a normal portion of the vessel, and the recurrence rate is very low. We describe the case of a patient with great saphenous vein leiomyoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Saphenous Vein / pathology*
  • Saphenous Vein / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures