Abstract |
A sarcoma arising from the inferior vena cava occupied the entire lumen of the inferior vena cava, right atrium, hepatic veins and common iliac veins. Its histological appearance was non-specific sarcoma, except for the presence of a few rhabdomyoblasts and some immature cartilaginous tissue. Immunohistochemically, some tumor cells were positive for myoglobin, desmin, HHF-35, and vimentin. Electron microscopy revealed that some tumor cells contained myofilaments and Z bands in the cytoplasm, which are characteristics of rhabdomyosarcoma. The tumor was diagnosed as rhabdomyosarcoma with focal cartilaginous differentiation ( malignant mesenchymoma) of the inferior vena cava.
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Authors | Y Kuwashima, S Hayashi, M Arata, T Takemura |
Journal | Acta pathologica japonica
(Acta Pathol Jpn)
Vol. 42
Issue 5
Pg. 382-5
(May 1992)
ISSN: 0001-6632 [Print] Australia |
PMID | 1636440
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Mesenchymoma
(pathology)
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
(pathology)
- Vascular Diseases
(pathology)
- Vena Cava, Inferior
(pathology)
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