Leiomyosarcoma of the femoral vein in a marathon runner.
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چکیده
Leiomyosarcoma of the femoral vein is a rare tumor. Physicians involved in the care of athletic patients must not be cavalier in evaluating overuse injuries and should endeavor to make a specific diagnosis. If atypical findings, such as generalized extremity swelling, are present, the physician must consider systemic illness including malignancy in apparently healthy, physically active individuals.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
دوره 5 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992