[Malignant degeneration of a primary leiomyoma of the inferior vena cava (leiomyosarcoma) with the clinical picture of the chiari-budd syndrome (author's transl)].

Malignant degeneration of primary leiomyoma of the dorsal wall of the upper segment of the inferio vena cava (leiomyosarcoma) is reported in connection with the Chiari-Budd Syndrome. The facilities for improved ultrasonic diagnosis are pointed out and, hence, the possibility of earlier initiation of therapy.