Spindle cell sarcoma of the profunda femoris vein mimicking deep venous thrombosis

Ultrasound has been shown as an effective screening investigation for patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity. 1 Appelman P.T. De Jong T.E. Lampmann L.E. Deep venous thrombosis of the leg: US findings. Radiology. 1987; 163: 743-746 Crossref PubMed Scopus (170) Google Scholar , 2 Vogel P. Laing F.C. Jeffrey Jr., R.B. et al. Deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity: US evaluation. Radiology. 1987; 163: 747-751 PubMed Google Scholar , 3 Cronan J.J. Dorfman G.S. Grusmark J. Lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis: further experience with and refinements of US assessment. Radiology. 1988; 168: 101-107 PubMed Google Scholar , 4 Cronan J.J. Dorfman G.S. Scola F.H. et al. Deep venous thrombosis: US assessment using vein compression. Radiology. 1987; 162: 191-194 PubMed Google Scholar It is also useful in the discovery of alternative diagnoses, which include conditions such as Baker cysts, haematomas, pseudoaneurysms, lymph nodes, or pelvic masses. 3 Cronan J.J. Dorfman G.S. Grusmark J. Lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis: further experience with and refinements of US assessment. Radiology. 1988; 168: 101-107 PubMed Google Scholar , 5 Brkljačić B. Šebečić B. Grga A. et al. Color duplex doppler ultrasonography of lower extremities veins — types of findings. Radiol Oncol. 2001; 35: 83-88 Google Scholar The above pathologies are not necessarily associated with a DVT, and if they are, they usually cause extra-luminal venous compression. Re: Spindle cell sarcoma of the profundua femoris vein, mimicking deep venous thrombosisClinical RadiologyVol. 63Issue 8PreviewSir—We read with great interest the excellent article published in the February edition of Clinical Radiology entitled “Spindle cell sarcoma of the profundua femoris vein mimicking deep venous thrombosis”.1 The authors, Carter et al., outline a case of primary spindle cell carcinoma of the femoral vein, providing a comprehensive discussion of the diagnostic challenges and clinical implications of this rare condition. Full-Text PDF