A Rare Tumour at an Unusual Site; 6 Year Survival Following Multiple Liver Resections for Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma of the Superior Mesenteric Vein

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.

Keywords: Leiomyosarcoma, Superior mesenteric vein, Liver resection, Survival