Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews
Open AccessSerpentine Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus with Direct Right Atrial Extension: A High-Risk Manifestation of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Yaakoubi Wael, Bonkano Soumana Ali, Attolou Bénédicte, SIMPARA Mohamed Sekou, Florent Inamo Jocelyn.
Abstract
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filling defects are commonly observed on computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), requiring accurate differentiation among pseudo, bland, and malignant thrombi for effective clinical management. Extension of a thrombus from the IVC to the right atrium is a rare finding, typically associated with abdominal malignancies, particularly renal cell carcinoma (RCC), significantly worsening the patient's prognosis. Surgical thrombectomy remains a high-risk therapeutic option in these instances. Precision in diagnosis is paramount for selecting appropriate treatment and determining the pre-procedural level of vascular involvement. We report a unique case featuring a serpentine IVC thrombosis associated with RCC and right atrial extension.
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