Intravascular leiomyomatosis with intracardiac extension: A case report

Background Intravascular leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare disease, especially with intracardiac extension. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for IVL with intracardiac involvement because it can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Case report We present a case of IVL with intracardiac extension, which was treated with one-stage surgery by a multidisciplinary surgical team. The patient recovered adequately and had no recurrence for 12 months after surgery. Conclusion A one-stage surgical approach can be used to remove an IVL completely and is a good treatment option when the patien's condition is favorable.