Leiomyoma of the right common iliac vein presenting as a duodenal tumour

A case of vascular leiomyoma originating from the wall of the right common iliac vein is presented. Clinical and radiological features suggested a wel l circumscribed tumour arising from the duodenal mall. Laparotomy revealed a tumour without connection to the duodenum, but attached to the right ilia c vein. The tumour,vas totally resected, including partial resection of the common iliac vein. Pathology showed a smooth muscle tumour with histologic al features of benignity. Six months after surgery the patient is asymptoma tic. (C) 2000 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.