Obstructive uropathy due to primary retroperitoneal tumour (leiomyosarcoma): report of 2 cases and review of the literature. 1976

B Bose, and R C Boake

Two cases of primary retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma presenting with obstructive uropathy which were successfully treated by surgical excision are reported. The classification of primary retroperitoneal tumours and their symptomatology, treatment and prognosis are discussed in detail based on a review of the literature and the current experience of treating these tumours by combination therapy. It is felt that with advances in the diagnosis and therapy the prognosis is likely to improve.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007003 Hypoglycemia A syndrome of abnormally low BLOOD GLUCOSE level. Clinical hypoglycemia has diverse etiologies. Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM resulting in HUNGER; SWEATING; PARESTHESIA; impaired mental function; SEIZURES; COMA; and even DEATH. Fasting Hypoglycemia,Postabsorptive Hypoglycemia,Postprandial Hypoglycemia,Reactive Hypoglycemia,Hypoglycemia, Fasting,Hypoglycemia, Postabsorptive,Hypoglycemia, Postprandial,Hypoglycemia, Reactive
D007890 Leiomyosarcoma A sarcoma containing large spindle cells of smooth muscle. Although it rarely occurs in soft tissue, it is common in the viscera. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. The median age of patients is 60 years. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1865) Leiomyosarcoma, Epithelioid,Leiomyosarcoma, Myxoid,Epithelioid Leiomyosarcoma,Epithelioid Leiomyosarcomas,Leiomyosarcomas,Leiomyosarcomas, Epithelioid,Leiomyosarcomas, Myxoid,Myxoid Leiomyosarcoma,Myxoid Leiomyosarcomas
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D012186 Retroperitoneal Neoplasms New abnormal growth of tissue in the RETROPERITONEAL SPACE. Neoplasm, Retroperitoneal,Neoplasms, Retroperitoneal,Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
D014555 Urination Disorders Abnormalities in the process of URINE voiding, including bladder control, frequency of URINATION, as well as the volume and composition of URINE. Disorder, Urination,Disorders, Urination,Urination Disorder
D014567 Urography Radiography of any part of the URINARY TRACT. Pyelography,Pyelogram,Urogram,Pyelograms,Pyelographies,Urograms,Urographies

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