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Spindle cell tuor of the portal vein
Author(s) -
Madariaga Juan R.,
Nalesnik Michael A.,
Iwatsuki Shunzaburo,
Starzl Thomas E.,
Fung John J.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930590213
Subject(s) - medicine , portal vein , portal hypertension , surgery , shunt (medical) , radiation therapy , vein , radiology , cirrhosis
The authors describe the first reported case of spindle cell tumor of the portal vein (SCTPV) surgically excised in a 28‐year‐old woman. The tumor had caused portal vein obstruction with extensive collaterals. A side‐to‐side mesocaval shunt was created to reduce portal hypertension. Six months later the SCTPV could be excised. Radiation therapy (4,500 cGY) was given 2 months later. Although the tumor recurred in the liver 4 years later, the patient is alive and free of symptoms 6 years after the initial diagnosis. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.