Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare smooth muscle tumor, and only a few cases have been reported with involvement of the inferior vena cava (IVC). Inferior vena cava LMS is more often silent and usually has a poor prognosis as the patients present late. We present this case series to showcase the different approaches to surgical resection, as each tumor had a different location in the IVC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic pericardi0-diaphragmatic rupture is very rare. It occurs due to high-velocity blunt trauma or penetrating injury to the abdomen or chest, which requires emergency intervention. The severity of injury varies, and it is very difficult to diagnose.
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