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Sood A, Mishra G, Khandelwal S, Bhoyar M, Manuja N. Tumour thrombosis of the left axillary vein due to infiltrative ductal carcinoma causing superior vena cava obstruction. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:4195-4200. [PMID: 39101021 PMCID: PMC11295285 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.06.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer and can affect any age group, predominantly females older than 55 years of age. We present a case of a female in her mid-30s complaining of a fungating mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left anterior chest wall. On workup of the patient, it was histopathologically found that the patient was affected by infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the left breast, which was causing tumoral thrombosis of the left axillary vein. Also, thrombosis of the right axillary vein, bilateral brachiocephalic veins, and superior vena cava with a focal hepatic hotspot sign were appreciated on contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan. No such case of tumoral thrombosis of the axillary vein causing superior vena cava obstruction has been reported in recent literature.
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- Anshul Sood
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Appleyard W, Meshaka R, Bebi C, Cho A, Chowdhury T, Smeulders N, Watson T. Intraoperative ultrasound-guided paediatric urological surgery: a pictorial review. Pediatr Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00247-024-06035-y. [PMID: 39210093 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-024-06035-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Intraoperative ultrasound is described widely in multiple pathological scenarios in adult practice and in image-guided interventions in children. We aim to describe the technique and range of potential uses of intraoperative ultrasound in paediatric urological surgery, from outlining the process of case selection, preparation, and logistics to demonstrating the ranging benefits of real-time, high spatial resolution ultrasound during resection. At our centre, we use intraoperative ultrasound to assist in a variety of operations. These include guiding excision margins in nephron-sparing surgery, assessing for vascular infiltration in renal tumours, and identifying salvageable testicular tissue in orchidectomy. By exhibiting these scenarios, we hope to display the unique value that intraoperative ultrasound can have to the paediatric surgeon and inspire additional uses further afield.
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- Will Appleyard
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1H 3JH, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Haematology and Oncology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1H 3JH, UK
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Fekadu D, Alemayehu A, Tefera B, Fantahun S. A rare case of azygos arch tumor thrombus in a patient with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:3112-3117. [PMID: 38770384 PMCID: PMC11103353 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Esophageal cancer (EC) is among the top ten worldwide causes of cancer related morbidity and mortality. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for over 90% of all cases in sub-Saharan Africa [1]. Azygos arch and azygos vein tumor thrombus in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a rarely reported phenomenon. We report a case of tumor thrombus in the azygos vein and arch in a patient with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. To date only a single case of such tumor thrombus in the arch of the azygos vein have been reported which was subsequently managed with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical resection [2].
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- Desalegn Fekadu
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Radiology, Adama Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Oncology, Adama Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Radiology, Adama Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia
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Pandolfo SD, Marchioni M, Campi R, Amparore D. YAU renal cancer spotlight: is minimally invasive surgery the future of inferior vena cava thrombectomy? Minerva Urol Nephrol 2024; 76:516-518. [PMID: 39051896 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.24.05981-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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- Savio D Pandolfo
- Department of Urology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy -
- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy -
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- Department of Urology, SS Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation Unit, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation Unit, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Custo S, Tabone E, Aquilina A, Gatt A, Riva N. Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis: The State-of-the-Art on Anticoagulant Treatment. Hamostaseologie 2024; 44:242-254. [PMID: 38354834 DOI: 10.1055/a-2232-5480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) is a rare type of venous thromboembolism occurring within the splanchnic venous system. Portal vein thrombosis is the most common presentation, while Budd-Chiari syndrome is the least common. Liver cirrhosis and abdominal solid cancer are the main local risk factors for SVT, whereas myeloproliferative neoplasms are the predominant systemic risk factors. Signs and symptoms of SVT are nonspecific and include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ascites. Asymptomatic SVT is not uncommon, and the majority would be detected incidentally on routine abdominal imaging performed for the follow-up of liver diseases and tumors. The management of SVT aims to prevent thrombus progression, promote vessel recanalization, and prevent recurrent venous thromboembolism. Anticoagulation should be started early in order to increase the chances of vessel recanalization and reduce the risk of portal hypertension-related complications. Direct oral anticoagulants have been included in recent guidelines, as alternatives to vitamin K antagonists, after clinical stability has been reached; however, caution is required in patients with liver or kidney dysfunction. Treatment duration is based on the presence (or absence) and type (transient vs. permanent) of risk factors. This narrative review aims to summarize the latest evidence on SVT, with a particular focus on the anticoagulant treatment in special categories of patients (e.g., liver cirrhosis, solid cancer, myeloproliferative neoplasms, pancreatitis, incidentally detected SVT, Budd-Chiari syndrome, and chronic SVT).
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- Scott Custo
- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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Zhao X, Liu Z, Chen JY, Guo W, Zhang HX, Tian XJ, Wang GL, Liu C, Ma LL, Zhang SD. Influence of tumor thrombus morphology on the surgical complexity in renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus: a single-center, large-sample study from China. World J Urol 2024; 42:454. [PMID: 39073634 PMCID: PMC11286623 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-05170-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The morphology of tumor thrombus varies from person to person and it may affect surgical methods and tumor prognosis. However, studies on the morphology of tumor thrombus are limited. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the impact of tumor thrombus morphology on surgical complexity. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 229 patients with renal cell carcinoma combined with inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus who underwent surgical treatment at Peking University Third Hospital between January 2014 and December 2021. The patients were divided into floating morphology (107 patients) and filled morphology (122 patients) tumor thrombi groups. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for categorical and continuous variables, respectively. Postoperative complications were evaluated using the Clavien-Dindo surgical complication classification method. RESULTS Patients with filled morphology tumor thrombus required more surgical techniques than those with floating morphology tumor thrombus, which was reflected in more open surgeries (P < 0.001), more IVC interruptions (P <0.001), lesser use of the delayed occlusion of the proximal inferior vena cava (DOPI) technique (P < 0.001), and a greater need for cut-off of the short hepatic vein (P < 0.001) and liver dissociation (P = 0.001). Filled morphology significantly increased the difficulty of surgery in patients with renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus, reflected in longer operation time (P < 0.001), more surgical blood loss (P <0.001), more intra-operative blood transfusion (P < 0.001), and longer postoperative hospital stay (P < 0.001). Filled morphology tumor thrombus also led to more postoperative complications (53% vs. 20%; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Compared with floating morphology thrombus, filled morphology thrombus significantly increased the difficulty of surgery in patients with renal cell carcinoma with IVC tumor thrombus.
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- Xun Zhao
- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Yan'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 26 Xuanyuan Road, Bridge Ditch Street, Baota District, Yan'an, Shanxi Province, 716000, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 Huayuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
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Gehle DB, Morrison ZD, Halepota HF, Kumar A, Gwaltney C, Krasin MJ, Graetz DE, Santiago T, Boston US, Davidoff AM, Murphy AJ. Wilms Tumor with Vena Caval Intravascular Extension: A Surgical Perspective. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:896. [PMID: 39201831 PMCID: PMC11353173 DOI: 10.3390/children11080896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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Wilms tumor (WT) is the most common kidney tumor in pediatric patients. Intravascular extension of WT above the level of the renal veins is a rare manifestation that complicates surgical management. Patients with intravascular extension are frequently asymptomatic at diagnosis, and tumor thrombus extension is usually diagnosed by imaging. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is indicated for thrombus extension above the level of the hepatic veins and often leads to thrombus regression, obviating the need for cardiopulmonary bypass in cases of cardiac thrombus at diagnosis. In cases of tumor extension to the retrohepatic cava, neoadjuvant therapy is not strictly indicated, but it may facilitate the regression of tumor thrombi, making resection safer. Hepatic vascular isolation and cardiopulmonary bypass increase the risk of bleeding and other complications when utilized for tumor thrombectomy. Fortunately, WT patients with vena caval with or with intracardiac extension have similar overall and event-free survival when compared to patients with WT without intravascular extension when thrombectomy is successfully performed. Still, patients with metastatic disease at presentation or unfavorable histology suffer relatively poor outcomes. Dedicated pediatric surgical oncology and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery teams, in conjunction with multimodal therapy directed by a multidisciplinary team, are preferred for optimized outcomes in this patient population.
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- Daniel B. Gehle
- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
- Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA;
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- Department of Oncology, Solid Tumor Division, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA;
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA; (D.B.G.); (Z.D.M.); (H.F.H.); (C.G.); (A.M.D.)
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA;
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Shani Shrem N, Levin D, Rouvinov K, Ben-Arie G, Liberzon I, Hod N. Burned-Out Testicular Carcinoma Presenting as Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus With Pulmonary Tumor Embolism on FDG PET/CT: A Case Report. Clin Nucl Med 2024:00003072-990000000-01215. [PMID: 39010310 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000005386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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ABSTRACT "Burned-out" testicular tumor is a very rare clinical phenomenon, which refers to the presence of a metastatic germ cell tumor with no clinical findings in the testicle due to spontaneous regression of the primary testicular lesion. We present an unusual case of burned-out testicular embryonal germ cell carcinoma presenting as an extensive inferior vena cava tumor thrombus with malignant pulmonary embolism in which FDG PET/CT played a pivotal role in detecting the extent and significance of the disease.
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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- Pathology Institute, Soroka University Medical Center (Affiliated to Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Faculty of Health Sciences), Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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Goronzy IN, Yearwood A, Drews E, Brundage T, Ranade M, Moriarty JM. Endovascular thrombectomy provides durable, symptomatic relief in iliocaval tumor thrombosis. Clin Radiol 2024:S0009-9260(24)00345-3. [PMID: 39084932 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2024.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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AIMS Iliocaval venous tumor thrombus is a morbid condition associated with chronic venous stasis, lower extremity edema/pain, extensive thrombus burden and high mortality secondary to critical flow obstruction, intracardiac thrombus extension and tumor embolization. Typically resistant to medical therapy, management is primarily surgical, presenting challenges for medically complex patients with widespread or end-stage disease. Mechanical or aspiration thrombectomy represents an appealing treatment strategy but data are lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a single-center, 10-year, retrospective review of patients with pathology-confirmed, iliocaval tumor thrombus who underwent thrombectomy. 14 patients met inclusion criteria and were managed by 18 procedures over this period. RESULTS The most common malignancy was renal-cell carcinoma (n=7; 50%); other types included germ cell (n=2; 14%), other genitourinary (n=2; 14%), neuroendocrine (n=1; 7%), soft tissue (n=1; 7%), and skin cell malignancies (n=1; 7%). All patients had thrombus involving the distal inferior venous cava (IVC), 50% had bilateral iliac involvement and 29% atrial involvement. Common indications were venous obstruction symptoms (n=11; 65%) and evidence of embolism (n=6; 35%). All patients tolerated the procedures without acute complication. The technical success rate was 94%, with marked improvement of flow and reduction in thrombus burden, and 79% had subjective symptomatic improvement. All patients survived for >2 weeks and 50% had long-term survival of >1 year, with 86% of these patients having renal-cell carcinoma (RCC). Three patients underwent multiple thrombectomies within days to weeks, with ultimate symptomatic improvement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, our study results suggest mechanical or aspiration thrombectomy as a safe and efficacious treatment for patients with iliocaval tumor thrombus.
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- I N Goronzy
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Radiology, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Radiology, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Radiology, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA; Department of Radiology, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Grossmann M, Kou CTJ, Vergonet B, Soderstrom M, Rendo MJ, Lee LE. A Case of Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Complicated by Tumor Thrombus in an Active Duty Soldier. Mil Med 2024; 189:e1835-e1838. [PMID: 38720563 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Testicular malignancies commonly affect adolescent and young adult males. Although they tend to respond well to cisplatin-based chemotherapy with excellent overall survival, complications such as inferior vena cava tumor thrombus are rare and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. We present a case of tumor thrombus in a 21-year-old active duty male with a newly diagnosed stage IIIB non-seminomatous germ cell tumor presenting with extensive left lower extremity swelling. Ultrasound with Doppler was notable for significant thrombus of the left common femoral, femoral, and popliteal vein. Computed tomography imaging revealed extensive thrombus of the inferior vena cava, left iliac veins, and left gonadal vein with sparing of the left renal vein. Endovascular thrombectomy was performed with pathologic analysis confirming the presence of malignant cells consistent with tumor thrombus. The patient continued subsequent non-seminomatous germ cell tumor treatment without complications.
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- Matthew Grossmann
- Department of Internal Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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Datta D, Kumar R, Goel AD. Utility of metabolic ratios in the diagnosis of tumor Thrombus on F-18 FDG PET/CT. EJNMMI REPORTS 2024; 8:12. [PMID: 38748073 PMCID: PMC11076428 DOI: 10.1186/s41824-024-00201-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to predict quantitative parameter in form of metabolic ratios to diagnose tumor thrombus on F-18 FDG PET/CT. METHODS This is a retrospective study from Nuclear Medicine department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India. Patients with malignancies who underwent F-18 FDG PET/CT in our department or images sent for review from February 2020 till September 2022 were screened for tumor thrombus that comprised study group. Control group had patients with malignancy and no imaging evidence of tumor thrombus. Metabolic activities (SUVmax) of tumor thrombus, liver and descending aorta in study group, and that of IVC, liver and descending aorta in control group were recorded. Metabolic ratios of tumor thrombus to liver (SUR L) and to aorta (SUR A) in study group, and IVC to liver (SUR* L) and to aorta (SUR*A) in control group were compared using receiver operator curves. RESULTS Of 2277 studies screened, 12 had tumor thrombus. The most common primary malignant site and vessel involved were lung and IVC respectively. The median (IQR) SUR L, SUR A, SUR* L and SUR* A were 2.5 (3.25), 2.6 (6), 0.67 (0.18) and 1 (0.17) respectively. Area under ROC for SUR L and SUR A were 0.983 [95% CI: 0.955-1.0] and 0.958 [95% CI: 0.90-1.0] respectively. The ideal cut-off for SUR L was 0.953 (sensitivity 92.3%, specificity 98.0%) and for SUR A was 1.42 (sensitivity 84.6%, specificity 98.0%). CONCLUSION Metabolic ratios of tumor thrombus to liver (SUR L) and aorta (SUR A) have good diagnostic performance and can be useful in studies with non-iodinated contrast CT.
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- Deepanksha Datta
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
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- Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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Shang H, Jiang JY, Guffey D, Novoa F, Bandyo R, Ma S, Li A. Natural history of cancer-associated splanchnic vein thrombosis. J Thromb Haemost 2024; 22:1421-1432. [PMID: 38309433 PMCID: PMC11138146 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2024.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is uncertainty in the management of cancer-associated isolated splanchnic vein thrombosis (SpVT). OBJECTIVES To describe the natural history of SpVT by cancer type and thrombus composition and to review anticoagulation (AC) practices and associated rates of usual-site venous thromboembolism (VTE), major and clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding (MB/CRNMB), recanalization/progression, and mortality. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study in patients with SpVT at 2 cancer care centers in Houston, Texas. We estimated the incidence of usual-site VTE and MB/CRNMB at 6 months using competing risk methods and examined venous patency in a subset of patients with repeat imaging. We assessed associations with mortality using Cox regression. RESULTS Among 15 342 patients with an incident cancer diagnosis from 2011 to 2020, we identified 298 with isolated SpVT. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and SpVT (n = 146) had the highest disease prevalence (20%), lowest rate of AC treatment (2%), and similar rate of usual-site VTE (4.2%) vs those without SpVT (5.2%) at 6 months, though tumor thrombus vs bland was associated with worse overall survival. In patients with non-HCC bland SpVT (n = 114), AC (n = 37) was more common in those with non-upper gastrointestinal cancers and fewer comorbidities. AC was associated with more recanalization (44% vs 15%, P = .041) but no differences in usual-site VTE, MB/CRNMB, or mortality at 6 months. CONCLUSION Cancer-associated isolated SpVT is a common but heterogeneous thrombotic disease that is treated differently from usual-site VTE. Tumor thrombus is a negative prognostic factor. Initiation of AC in bland thrombi requires judicious consideration of thrombotic and bleeding risk.
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- Hanqing Shang
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Section of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Bernaschina-Rivera SA, Alayón-Rosario G, Dieppa-Barnés G, Encarnación J, Ortiz-Sánchez C, Santini-Domínguez R, Martínez-Trabal JL, Ruiz-Deyá G. Renal Cell Carcinoma With Tumor Thrombus: A Case Series in Puerto Rico. Cureus 2024; 16:e58113. [PMID: 38738111 PMCID: PMC11088801 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common types of kidney cancer. While RCC tends to present as a localized tumor, a notable proportion may present with distant metastasis. In some instances, RCC may also present with intravascular tumor extension, often called tumor thrombus (TT). Its presence confers a worse prognosis and has important implications for the tumor's staging and treatment. Despite extensive documentation of RCC TT in the US, limited data exists regarding its presentation, management, and outcomes in Puerto Rico (PR). This study aims to broaden the available information on RCC TT, emphasizing surgical management and outcomes. We also provide descriptive data on patient demographics and clinical presentation to improve decision-making among clinicians caring for Puerto Rican men and women. METHODS In this single-center, retrospective study, we evaluated patients who underwent partial or total nephrectomy at Saint Luke's Episcopal Medical Center between 2018 and 2022. Data was abstracted from electronic health records (EHR). Patients without documented evidence of TT during the peri-operative period were excluded from the study. A total of 220 patient records were evaluated, of which 12 met the inclusion criteria for the study. Cases were categorized using the latest RCC TT guidelines. Central tendency measurements were used to describe the sample distribution. The mean was considered to make assumptions regarding the prevalent observations, and the median was considered to rule out possible outliers. Categorical data were evaluated using proportion analyses, including TT extension level and BMI variables. Fisher's exact test evaluated the association between the World Health Organization/International Society of Urological Pathology (WHO/ISUP) grade and TT extension level. RESULTS Most patients lacked TT-related symptoms. The most severe presenting symptom was a pulmonary embolism (8.3%). Hypertension (83.3%), BMI greater than 25 at the time of diagnosis (75%), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (66.7%) were the most common comorbid conditions within our cohort. Nearly 75% of patients underwent laparoscopic radical nephrectomy with TT resection. One left-sided level III case was managed by laparoscopic-assisted open radical nephrectomy with a right subcostal incision. There were zero intraoperative complications and two postoperative complications. The histopathological reports of all cases were consistent with clear cell carcinoma, and half of the cases (n=6) were WHO/ISUP G4. All patients are alive and free of disease. CONCLUSION RCC is a common renal neoplasm in PR that can present with intravascular tumor extension. Our findings do not establish a definitive association between BMI, tumor size, WHO/ISUP grading, and TT extension level. Our study shows that laparoscopic removal of RCC TT is a safe and effective approach. However, the generalizability of our findings is limited by the study's design and sample size. Future research should focus on identifying predictive markers, establishing effective screening protocols, and determining if our hybrid approach has comparable outcomes to the standard open approach.
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- General Surgery, St Luke's Episcopal Medical Center, Ponce, PRI
- Surgery, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI
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- General Surgery, St Luke's Episcopal Medical Center, Ponce, PRI
- Surgery, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI
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- General Surgery, St Luke's Episcopal Medical Center, Ponce, PRI
- Surgery, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI
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- Urology, St Luke's Episcopal Medical Center, Ponce, PRI
- Surgery, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PRI
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KC M, Bhattarai HB, Subedi P, Kashyap A, Wadhwa M, Kaur D, Koirala S, Gautam S. Renal vein thrombosis in a patient secondary to high-grade rhabdoid renal cell carcinoma: a case report and review of literature. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:2194-2199. [PMID: 38576908 PMCID: PMC10990342 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Renal cell carcinoma, a common kidney tumour which is often incidentally discovered on imaging, can manifest with atypical symptoms. Renal cell carcinoma with rhabdoid features is a rare occurrence and even rarer in case of adults. Renal cell carcinoma has the tendency to form thrombus that can migrate to renal vein, inferior vena cava and even right atrium. Case presentation The authors report a case of an 81-year-old male with rhabdoid renal cell carcinoma presenting with persistent cough for 6-7 months. with tumour thrombus extending into the renal vein and hepatic inferior vena cava. The patient was found feeble for the surgery and hence was treated on anticancer drugs pembrolizumab and axitinib. Conclusion Renal cell carcinoma has the tendency to form tumour thrombus in renal vein and inferior vena cava. Prognosis without surgical intervention in these conditions is very poor.
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- Manish KC
- North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, AL
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- Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Sanobharyang
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- Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj
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- North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, AL
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- Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal
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Moradi B, Hejazian SS, Tahamtan M, Ghorani H, Karami S. Imaging the post-treatment pelvis with gynecologic cancers. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2024; 49:1248-1263. [PMID: 38340181 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-04163-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Gynecological malignancies, such as ovarian cancers, cervical cancers, and endometrial cancers, have a significant global impact. Women with gynecologic malignancies may receive a single or a combination of treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation-based therapies. Radiologists utilize various diagnostic imaging modalities to provide the surgeon with relevant information about the diagnosis, prognosis, optimal surgical strategy, and prospective post-treatment imaging. Computerized Tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used initially to evaluate and detect post-treatment complications. Although CT is primarily used for staging, MRI is commonly used for a more accurate evaluation of a tumor's size and detection of local invasion. Complications such as hematoma, abscess, inclusion cyst, seroma, tumor thrombosis, anorectovaginal fistula, and gossypiboma may occur after the three primary treatments, and systems such as the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal may be affected. In order to distinguish between early-onset and late-onset complications following gynecological treatment, radiological findings of the most common post-treatment complications will be presented in this review.
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- Behnaz Moradi
- Department of Radiology, Women's Yas Hospital, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurosciences Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Leyderman M, McElree IM, Nepple KG, Zakharia Y, Ghodoussipour S, Packiam VT. Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Supradiaphragmatic Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus Diagnosed During Acute COVID-19 Infection. Cureus 2024; 16:e55565. [PMID: 38576641 PMCID: PMC10993925 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) tends to undergo intravascular tumor growth along the renal vein, forming tumor thrombi that may extend into the inferior vena cava (IVC) or even the right atrium (Level IV). Managing such cases requires a multidisciplinary approach, especially in patients with acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, who face increased risks from surgical interventions. We present a case of RCC with Level IV thrombus and concurrent COVID-19 managed with systemic therapy. We also summarize current literature on treating RCC with IVC thrombus and COVID-19's impact on prognosis. The patient was a 70-year-old female with incidental detection of a 9-cm right heterogeneous renal mass with a supradiaphragmatic tumor thrombus during COVID-19 infection. Due to ongoing pulmonary symptoms, systemic therapy with a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab was initiated. After an excellent initial response, the patient continued systemic therapy, maintaining a necrotic response in the renal mass and tumor thrombus. The patient continues to tolerate systemic therapy well. We report a rare case of RCC with Level IV tumor thrombus and synchronous acute COVID-19 infection. Our report depicts successful management utilizing systemic therapy with a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab. The management of such cases necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, considering the risks associated with surgery in the context of recent COVID-19 infection. The case presentation and ensuing literature discussion of the dynamic landscape of RCC management highlights the need for more research to improve treatment plans and guide clinicians in handling such complex situations.
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- Michael Leyderman
- Urology, Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA
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- Urology, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
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- Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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Yoon H, Sabaté Del Río J, Cho SW, Park TE. Recent advances in micro-physiological systems for investigating tumor metastasis and organotropism. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:1351-1366. [PMID: 38303676 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc01033c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Tumor metastasis involves complex processes that traditional 2D cultures and animal models struggle to fully replicate. Metastatic tumors undergo a multitude of transformations, including genetic diversification, adaptation to diverse microenvironments, and modified drug responses, contributing significantly to cancer-related mortality. Micro-physiological systems (MPS) technology emerges as a promising approach to emulate the metastatic process by integrating critical biochemical, biomechanical, and geometrical cues at a microscale. These systems are particularly advantageous simulating metastasis organotropism, the phenomenon where tumors exhibit a preference for metastasizing to particular organs. Organotropism is influenced by various factors, such as tumor cell characteristics, unique organ microenvironments, and organ-specific vascular conditions, all of which can be effectively examined using MPS. This review surveys the recent developments in MPS research from the past five years, with a specific focus on their applications in replicating tumor metastasis and organotropism. Furthermore, we discuss the current limitations in MPS-based studies of organotropism and propose strategies for more accurately replicating and analyzing the intricate aspects of organ-specific metastasis, which is pivotal in the development of targeted therapeutic approaches against metastatic cancers.
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- Heejeong Yoon
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Information and Biotechnology, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis (CARS), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Information and Biotechnology, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Information and Biotechnology, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Zhao J, Ding X, Peng C, Tian X, Wang M, Fu Y, Guo H, Bai X, Zhai X, Huang Q, Liu K, Li L, Ye H, Zhang X, Ma X, Wang H. Assessment of Ki-67 proliferation index in prognosis prediction in patients with nonmetastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma and tumor thrombus. Urol Oncol 2024; 42:23.e5-23.e13. [PMID: 38030468 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the optimal cut-off value of Ki-67 for predicting the survival of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and tumor thrombus and to explore the correlation between Ki-67 expression and pathological features. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed Ki-67 immunohistochemical staining of ccRCC and tumor thrombus resected from February 2006 to February 2022. The survival rate was evaluated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The optimal cut-off value of the Ki-67 expression for predicting survival was determined by the minimum P-value method. Clinicopathological data were compared based on Ki-67 status (low versus high expression). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to explore independent predictors. RESULTS A total of 202 patients (median age, 58 years [IQR, 52-65 years], 147 men) with ccRCC and tumor thrombus were included in the study. The optimal cut-off value of Ki-67 for predicting survival was 30%. 159 (78.7%) and 43 (21.3%) patients were included in the low-expression and high-expression groups. Patients with Ki-67 high expression had significantly worse recurrence-free survival (P < 0.001) and cancer-specific survival (P < 0.001). Ki-67 high expression was associated with adverse pathological features, including tumor necrosis, ISUP nuclear grade, sarcomatoid differentiation, perirenal fat invasion, renal pelvis invasion, and inferior vena cava wall invasion (all P < 0.050). Ki-67 expression ≥ 30% (P = 0.016), tumor side (P = 0.003), diabetes (P = 0.040), blood loss (P = 0.016), inferior vena cava wall invasion (P = 0.016), and sarcomatoid differentiation (P = 0.014) were independent predictors of cancer-specific survival. CONCLUSION The optimal cut-off level of Ki-67 in predicting the prognosis of ccRCC and tumor thrombus was 30%. The high expression of Ki-67 was associated with the aggressive pathological phenotype and poor prognosis.
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- Jian Zhao
- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China; Department of Radiology, Armed Police Force Hospital of Sichuan, Leshan, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Innovative Medical Research, Hospital Management Institute, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, PR China.
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Muscat-Baron L, Borg AL, Attard LM, Gatt A, Riva N. Cancer-Associated Abdominal Vein Thrombosis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5293. [PMID: 37958466 PMCID: PMC10649304 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15215293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Cancer is associated with an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism, due to its direct influence on the three pillars of Virchow's triad (e.g., compression on the blood vessels by the tumour, blood vessels invasion, and cytokine release), together with the effect of exogenous factors (such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery). In cancer patients, the risk of thrombosis at unusual sites, such as splanchnic, ovarian and renal vein thrombosis, is also increased. Abdominal vein thromboses are frequently incidental findings on abdominal imaging performed as part of the diagnostic/staging workup or the follow-up care of malignancies. There is little evidence on the management of unusual site venous thromboembolism in cancer patients since there are only a few specific recommendations; thus, the management follows the general principles of the treatment of cancer-associated deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. This narrative review summarises the latest evidence on cancer-associated abdominal vein thrombosis, i.e., thrombosis of the splanchnic, ovarian and renal veins.
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- Lorna Muscat-Baron
- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta; (L.M.-B.); (A.L.B.); (L.M.A.)
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta;
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- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta; (L.M.-B.); (A.L.B.); (L.M.A.)
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- Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta; (L.M.-B.); (A.L.B.); (L.M.A.)
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta;
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta;
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Trinder SM, Ruhayel SD, Gottardo NG, McLaren CA, Ryan AL, Roebuck DJ. Intravascular Tumor Extension and Pulmonary Tumor Embolism in Children With Solid Malignancies: Is There a Role for Inferior Vena Cava Filters? J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2023; 45:467-471. [PMID: 37526419 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Intravascular tumor extension is an uncommon complication of solid malignancies that, when present in the inferior vena cava (IVC), can result in fatal pulmonary tumor embolism. Currently, neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery are the mainstays of treatment; however, there are no consensus guidelines for management. We describe three cases of pediatric solid malignancies with associated IVC extension and pulmonary tumor embolism. We hypothesize that there is scope for IVC filter placement in such cases to mitigate the risk of fatal pulmonary tumor embolism.
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- Sarah M Trinder
- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
- Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Bentley
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
- Telethon Kids Cancer Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
- Division of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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Zhang X, Zhang J, Zhang G, Xu L, Bai X, Zhang J, Chen L, Peng Q, Jin Z, Sun H. The feasibility of contrast-enhanced CT to identify the adhesive renal venous tumor thrombus of renal cell carcinoma. Eur Radiol 2023; 33:7429-7437. [PMID: 37314475 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-09776-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify adhesive renal venous tumor thrombus (RVTT) of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by contrast-enhancement CT (CECT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Our retrospective study included 53 patients who underwent preoperative CECT and pathologically confirmed RCC combined with RVTT. They were divided into two groups based on the intra-operative findings of RVTT adhesion to the venous wall, with 26 cases in the adhesive RVTT group (ARVTT) and 27 cases in the non-adhesive group (NRVTT). The location, maximum diameter (MD) and CT values of tumors, the maximum length (ML) and width (MW) of RVTT, and length of inferior vena cava tumor thrombus were compared between the two groups. The presence of renal venous wall involvement, renal venous wall inflammation, and enlarged retroperitoneal lymph node was compared between the two groups. A receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the diagnostic performance. RESULTS The MD of RCC and the ML and MW of the RVTT were all larger in the ARVTT group than in the NRVTT group (p = 0.042, p < 0.001, and p = 0.002). The proportion of renal vein wall involvement and renal vein wall inflammation were higher in the ARVTT group than in NRVTT groups (both p < 0.001). The multivariable model including ML and vascular wall inflammation to predict ARVTT could achieve the best diagnostic performance with the area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 0.91, 88.5%, 96.3%, and 92.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION The multivariable model acquired by CECT images could be used to predict RVTT adhesion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT For RCC patients with tumor thrombus, contrast-enhanced CT could noninvasively predict the adhesion of tumor thrombus, thus predicting the difficulty of surgery and contributing to the selection of an appropriate treatment plan. KEY POINTS • The length and width of the tumor thrombus could be used to predict its adhesion to the vessel wall. • Adhesion of the tumor thrombus can be reflected by inflammation of the renal vein wall. • The multivariable model from CECT can well predict whether the tumor thrombus adhered to the vein wall.
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- Xiaoxiao Zhang
- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
- National Center for Quality Control of Radiology, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
- National Center for Quality Control of Radiology, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Lan D, Liu Z, Li YX, Wang GL, Tian XJ, Ma LL, Zhang SD, Zhang HX. [Risk factors for massive hemorrhage after radical nephrectomy and removal of venous tumor thrombus]. BEIJING DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2023; 55:825-832. [PMID: 37807735 PMCID: PMC10560906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate and analyze the risk factors of massive hemorrhage in patients with renal cell carcinoma and venous tumor thrombus undergoing radical nephrectomy and removal of venous tumor thrombus. METHODS From January 2014 to June 2020, 241 patients with renal cancer and tumor thrombus in a single center of urology at Peking University Third Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent radical nephrectomy and removal of venous tumor thrombus. The relevant preoperative indicators, intraoperative conditions, and postoperative data were statistically analyzed by using statistical software of SPSS 18.0. The main end point of the study was intraoperative bleeding volume greater than 2 000 mL. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relevant influencing factors. First, single factor Logistic regression was used for preliminary screening of influencing factors, and variables with single factor Logistic regression analysis P < 0.05 were included in multivariate Logistic regression. In all statistical analyses, P < 0.05 is considered statistically significant. RESULTS Among the 241 patients included, there were 60 cases of massive hemorrhage, 48 males and 12 females, with a median age of 62 years. The number of non-massive hemorrhage was 181. There were 136 males and 45 females, with a median age of 59 years. Univariate analysis showed that the clinical symptoms (both systemic and local symptoms, OR 2.794, 95%CI 1.087-7.181, P=0.033), surgical approach (open surgery, OR 9.365, 95%CI 4.447-19.72, P < 0.001), Mayo grade (Mayo 3-4, OR 5.257, 95%CI 2.806-10.886, P < 0.001), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score (ASA level 3, OR 2.842, 95%CI 1.338-6.036, P=0.007), preoperative hemoglobin (OR 0.978, 95%CI 0.965-0.991, P=0.001), preoperative platelet count (OR 0.996, 95%CI 0.992-1.000, P=0.037), maximum tumor thrombus width (OR 1.061, 95%CI 1.033-1.091, P < 0.001), Complicated with bland thrombus (OR 4.493, 95%CI 2.264-8.915, P < 0.001), adrenalectomy (OR 3.101, 95%CI 1.614-5.958, P=0.001), segmental resection of the inferior vena cava (OR 2.857, 95%CI 1.395-5.852, P=0.004). There was a statistically significant difference in these aspects(P < 0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference in surgical approach (open surgery, OR 6.730, 95%CI 2.947-15.368;P < 0.001), Mayo grade (Mayo 3-4, OR 2.294, 95%CI 1.064-4.948, P=0.034), Complicated with bland thrombus (OR 3.236, 95%CI 1.492-7.020, P=0.003). CONCLUSION Combining the results of univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis, the surgical approach, Mayo grade, and tumor thrombus combined with conventional thrombus were associated risk factors for massive hemorrhage during surgery for renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus. Patients who undergo open surgery, high Mayo grade, and tumor thrombus combined with conventional thrombus are at a relatively higher risk of massive hemorrhage.
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- Dong Lan
- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Department of Urology, Guang'an People's Hospital, Guang'an 638500, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Trifoi M, Levine M, Kim A, Eden B, Albert A. Inferior vena cava thrombosis extension into the right atrium: An unusual case report of renal cell carcinoma. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2023; 11:2050313X231204768. [PMID: 37811349 PMCID: PMC10559693 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x231204768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Inferior vena cava filling defects are common findings on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and accurate determination of pseudo, benign, or malignant thrombus is essential for clinical management. Inferior vena cava thrombosis involvement extending into the right atrium is a rare presentation of renal cell carcinoma. The degree of inferior vena cava and right atrium involvement is critical in determining management and prognosis of patients. Inferior vena cava thrombosis surgical thrombectomy is often a risky procedure due to the intraoperative determination of inferior vena cava thrombosis involvement. Accurate recognition of inferior vena cava thrombosis with right atrial involvement is critical in determining appropriate treatment options and preoperative level of involvement for surgical intervention. This case features a unique presentation of inferior vena cava thrombosis in renal cell carcinoma with right atrial involvement.
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- Mara Trifoi
- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Tathireddy H, Rice D, Martens K, Shivakumar S, Shatzel J. Breaking down tumor thrombus: Current strategies for medical management. Thromb Res 2023; 230:144-151. [PMID: 37722206 PMCID: PMC11027429 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Tumor thrombus, the intravascular extension of tumor into adjacent blood vessels, is frequently encountered in patients with renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma, and often involves the abdominal vasculature including the renal vein, portal vein, and the inferior vena cava. While a bland thrombus is composed of platelets and fibrin, in contrast, a tumor thrombus refers to an organized collection of tumor cells. Though oftentimes detected incidentally on imaging, tumor thrombus may have significant clinical implications and can be challenging to differentiate from bland thrombus. Additionally, the optimal management of tumor thrombus, including the use of anticoagulation, remains poorly described. This review summarizes common causes of tumor thrombus, as well as its impact on staging, prognosis, and treatment.
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- Harsha Tathireddy
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, OR, USA
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Fatehi Hassanabad A, Ball CG, Kidd WT. Inferior vena cava tumor thrombus: clinical outcomes at a canadian tertiary center. Perfusion 2023:2676591231202682. [PMID: 37774418 DOI: 10.1177/02676591231202682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study reports the surgical management and outcomes of patients with malignancies affecting the IVC. METHODS This was a retrospective study that considered patients undergoing surgery for IVC thrombectomy in Calgary, Canada, from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2021. Parameters of interest included primary malignancy, the extent of IVC involvement, surgical strategy, and medium-term outcomes. RESULTS Six patients underwent surgical intervention for malignancies that affected the IVC. One patient had a retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, 1 had hepatocellular carcinoma with thrombus extending into the IVC and right atrium, 1 had adrenocortical carcinoma with IVC thrombus extending into the right atrium, and 3 had clear cell renal cell carcinoma with thrombus extending into the IVC. Surgical strategy for the IVC thrombectomy varied where 5 patients required the institution of cardiopulmonary bypass and underwent deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. No patient died perioperatively. One patient died 15-months post-operatively from aggressive malignancy. CONCLUSION Different types of malignancy can affect the IVC and surgical intervention is usually indicated for these patients. Herein, we have reported the outcomes of IVC thrombectomy at our center.
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- Ali Fatehi Hassanabad
- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Sciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Center, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Sciences, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Elgendi K, Zarli M, Ahmed S, Szell N. Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus Associated With Renal Cell Carcinoma With an Atypical Radiological Presentation: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e45193. [PMID: 37842479 PMCID: PMC10576161 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is characterized by the development of kidney masses, which can lead to various long-term complications. Among the extrarenal manifestations associated with RCC, the formation of a thrombus within the inferior vena cava (IVC) is particularly prevalent due to the substantial tumor burden imposed by the kidneys. In this report, we present an exceptional case involving an 80-year-old male patient who presented with an intravascular thrombus within the inferior vena cava (IVC), which originated from RCC. The diagnosis of RCC was conclusively established through core needle biopsy and subsequent tumor marker staining. Remarkably, despite the confirmation of RCC within the IVC thrombus through biopsy and tumor marker analysis, radiological assessments failed to reveal any discernible renal cell masses within the kidneys. The patient subsequently received treatment for RCC with a combination regimen of cabozantinib and nivolumab, which resulted in a noteworthy improvement in his clinical condition. The presentation of RCC in this report is notably atypical, given that the biopsy of the thrombus yielded definitive evidence of RCC while radiological investigations did not yield any indications of renal masses or a tumor burden within the kidneys that would typically be associated with RCC.
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- Kareem Elgendi
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, USA
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- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, USA
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- Urology, Advanced Urology Institute, Clearwater, USA
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Abraham AS, Marsic T, Das G, Mehta A. Tumor in Transit: Intracardiac Leiomyomatosis. Cureus 2023; 15:e43764. [PMID: 37600430 PMCID: PMC10439816 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Intravenous leiomyoma is a rare condition that occurs when there is a vascular invasion of a pre-existing uterine leiomyoma. The tumor can metastasize to structures such as the heart and lungs. We discuss a case of metastasis to the heart resulting in severe tricuspid regurgitation. Surgical intervention is the primary modality; usually a staged approach involving cardiac surgery along with abdominal and/or pelvic surgery. We want to highlight the importance of fully investigating right-sided cardiac masses. While there are common etiologies for these masses, one must maintain a high degree of suspicion for an intravenous leiomyoma, especially if a female has certain risk factors such as a prior history of fibroids or a hysterectomy. We also stress the importance of a multi-disciplinary team approach when providing care to these patients, along with reviewing all modalities of imaging.
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- Abey S Abraham
- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA
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Sidiropoulos T, Parasyris S, Ntella V, Margaris I, Christodoulou S, Theodoraki K, Vassiliu P, Smyrniotis V, Arkadopoulos N. En-Bloc Resection of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Tumor Thrombus Propagating Into the Intrapericardial Inferior Vena Cava: Efficacy and Safety of Transabdominal Approach. Cureus 2023; 15:e42394. [PMID: 37621783 PMCID: PMC10446507 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common primary kidney cancer. In up to 4-10% of patients, the tumor is complicated with a malignant thrombus extending to the inferior vena cava (IVC). Complete surgical excision of the RCC and the neoplastic thrombus can be curative. We aim to present a safe and feasible alternative transabdominal operative technique with the omission of thoracotomy, as applied in six patients diagnosed with RCC and IVC thrombus extending over the diaphragm. METHODS This case series study was conducted in a tertiary university hospital in Athens, Greece. All six patients, who were operated on for RCC and a malignant thrombus exceeding in the intrapericardial IVC in our department from January 2009 until March 2020, were screened. Intraoperatively, the infrarenal and intrapericardial IVC were clamped simultaneously with the renal and liver blood inflow. Access to the intrapericardial IVC was obtained via the central tendon of the diaphragm. Intrathoracic extension of the tumor was confirmed by transesophageal or intraoperative ultrasonography. The intrathoracic IVC was exposed to direct vision and two finger palpation was applied to secure the clamping of the IVC above the tip of the thrombus. The tumor was resected through a longitudinal venotomy and the operation was completed on a standard radical nephrectomy. RESULTS During the study period six patients presented with RCC and intrapericardial IVC thrombus. All patients, five female and one male, underwent radical nephrectomy combined with IVC thrombectomy, without the need for a thoracotomy. The mean age was 66 years old and the mean operative time was 122.5 minutes. Mean blood loss was 338 ml and only four of the patients were transfused with two units of RBC. Operative and hospital mortality was 0%. The hospital stay was seven (six to nine) days. Only one patient required readmission and reoperation 30 days later, due to intrapericardial herniation. CONCLUSIONS The proposed surgical technique may be curative in patients with advanced intracaval thrombus and helps reduce the associated morbidity, mortality, and the overall cost of more extended operations.
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- Theodoros Sidiropoulos
- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 1st Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieion University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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Pei X, Lu M, Liu Z, Liu B, Deng Y, Yuan H, Ma L. The value of enhanced multiparameteric MRI diagnostic model for preoperatively predicting surgical methods of inferior vena cava in patients with renal tumors and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus. BMC Med Imaging 2023; 23:86. [PMID: 37355601 PMCID: PMC10290788 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-023-01043-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inferior vena cava tumor thrombus (IVCTT) invading the IVC wall majorly affects the surgical method choice and prognosis in renal tumors. Enhanced multiparameteric MRI plays an important role in preoperative evaluation. In this work, an MRI-based diagnostic model for IVCTT was established so as to guide the preoperative decisions. METHODS Preoperative MR images of 165 cases of renal tumors with IVCTT were retrospectively analyzed, and imaging indicators were analyzed, including IVCTT morphology and Mayo grade, IVCTT diameter measurements, bland thrombosis, primary MRI-based diagnosis of renal tumor, and involvement of contralateral renal vein. The indicators were analyzed based on intraoperative performance and resection scope of the IVC wall. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to establish the diagnostic model. RESULTS The morphological classification of the IVCTT, primary MRI-based diagnosis of renal tumors, maximum transverse diameter of IVCTT, and length of the bland thrombus were the main indexes predicting IVC wall invasion. The MRI-based diagnostic model established according to these indexes had good diagnostic efficiency. The prediction probability of 0.61 was set as the cutoff value. The area under the curve of the test set was 0.88, sensitivity was 0.79, specificity was 0.85, and prediction accuracy was 0.79 under the optimal cutoff value. CONCLUSION The preoperative MRI-based diagnostic model could reliably predict IVC wall invasion, which is helpful for better prediction of IVC-associated surgical operations.
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- Xinlong Pei
- Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Kimyaghalam A, Singer K, Kania T, Malekpour F. An unexpected recurrence of rectal squamous cell cancer presenting as deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2023; 9:101142. [PMID: 37235170 PMCID: PMC10205761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Tumor thrombus is an uncommon oncologic complication and is exceedingly rare in the setting of colorectal cancer. We present the case of a 71-year-old woman with a significant oncologic history, including rectal squamous cell cancer, who presented with left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. She underwent left lower extremity venography and thrombectomy of the left common iliac vein. Pathologic examination revealed fragments of squamous cell carcinoma embedded in an organizing thrombus. A covered stent was placed in the common iliac vein across the internal iliac vein origin. Positron emission tomography-computed tomography confirmed mediastinal and retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy, which was managed with adjuvant carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy.
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- Correspondence: Fatemeh Malekpour, MD, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 501 Seaview Ave, Unit 302, Staten Island, NY 10305
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Shroff N, Choi W, Elshikh M, Wong B, Bhargava P. Multimodality imaging approach in identifying invasive hepatocellular carcinoma. Clin Imaging 2023; 97:34-43. [PMID: 36889113 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the 5th most common neoplasm and the 3rd leading cause of cancer related mortality worldwide. Early stages of the neoplasm may be treated curatively with liver resection or orthotopic liver transplant. However, HCC has a high propensity for vascular and locoregional invasion, which can preclude these treatment options. The portal vein is the most invaded structure, while other regional structures affected include the hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, gallbladder, peritoneum, diaphragm, and the gastrointestinal tract. Management of invasive and advanced stages of HCC includes modalities such as transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and systemic chemotherapy, which are non-curative and focus on relieving tumor burden and slowing progression. A multimodality imaging approach is effective in identifying areas of tumor invasion and distinguishing between bland and tumor thrombi. Due to implications in prognosis and management, it is imperative for radiologists to accurately identify imaging patterns of regional invasion by HCC and to distinguish between bland and tumor thrombus in cases of potential vascular invasion.
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- Neel Shroff
- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, United States of America.
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The role of cytoreductive nephrectomy and systemic therapy in the management of tumour thrombus in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Br J Cancer 2023; 128:1888-1896. [PMID: 36859686 PMCID: PMC10147707 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-023-02166-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Outcomes for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and tumour thrombus remain poor. Recent data suggest limited role for cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN) and data on thrombus response to systemic therapy (ST) is scarce. Here, we describe response and survival of patients with de novo mRCC and thrombi treated with ST with or without CN. METHODS Demographics, disease characteristics and survival of patients with de novo mRCC were collected. Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in months (m) was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method (log-rank). RESULTS Between 2002 and 2019, 226 patients with mRCC were identified, 64 (28.3%) had tumour thrombus out of which 18 (28.1%) received only ST. Among 12 evaluable patients, thrombus response, stability and progression were seen in 3 (25%), 6 (50%) and 3 (25%) patients, respectively. Median OS was similar for patients with and without tumour thrombus treated with systemic therapy alone [OS: 12.1 m (8.8-27.7) vs. 13.9 m (7.9-21.5), p = 0.87]. CN predicted for better OS in patients with tumour thrombus [OS: 29.4 m (17.4-48.9) vs. 12.1 m (8.8-27.7), p = 0.01]. CONCLUSION In this retrospective series of patients with mRCC and tumour thrombus, addition of CN to ST improved outcomes. Validation of these findings with contemporary regimens is needed.
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Almatari AL, Sathe A, Wideman L, Dewan CA, Vaughan JP, Bennie IC, Buscarini M. Renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus: A review of relevant anatomy and surgical techniques for the general urologist. Urol Oncol 2023; 41:153-165. [PMID: 36804205 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is estimated to account for 4.1% of all new cancer diagnoses and 2.4% of all cancer deaths in 2020 according to the National Cancer Institute SEER database. This will likely total 73,000 new cases and 15,000 deaths. RCC is one of the most lethal of the common cancers urologists will encounter with a 5-year relative survival of 75.2%. Renal cell carcinoma is one of a small subset of malignancies that are associated with tumor thrombus formation, which is tumor extension into a blood vessel. An estimated 4% to 10% of patients with RCC will have some degree of tumor thrombus extending into the renal vein or inferior vena cava at the time of diagnosis. Tumor thrombi change the staging of RCC and therefore are an important part of initial patient workup. It is known that such tumors are more aggressive with higher Fuhrman grades, N+ or M+ at time of surgery and have higher probability of recurrence with lower cancer-specific survival. Aggressive surgical intervention with radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy can be performed with survival benefits. Classifying the level of the tumor thrombus becomes vitally important in surgical planning as it will dictate the surgical approach. Level 0 thrombi may be amenable to simple renal vein ligation while level 4 can require thoracotomy and possible open-heart surgery with coordination of many surgical teams. Here we will review the anatomy associated with each level of tumor thrombus and attempt to construct an outline for surgical techniques that may be used. We aim to give a concise overview so that general urologists may use it to understand these potentially complicated cases.
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- Abraham L Almatari
- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.
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Norouzi G, Adinehpour Z, Rezaei A, Amini H, Vali R. Extenso trombo tumoral por leiomiosarcoma uterino, que se extiende desde la vena ovárica izquierda hasta el corazón, visualizada en la PET/TC con [18FDG]. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Master VA, Schmeusser BN, Osunkoya AO, Palacios AR, Midenberg E, Yantorni L, Ogan K, Bilen MA. Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Nonmetastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOTHERAPY AND PRECISION ONCOLOGY 2022; 6:50-55. [PMID: 36751655 PMCID: PMC9888517 DOI: 10.36401/jipo-22-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Renal cell carcinoma with level IV tumor thrombus is a condition necessitating aggressive surgical management. Many solid organ malignancies often benefit from neoadjuvant treatments for tumor debulking and improvement of surgical outcomes. However, neoadjuvant treatments for renal cell carcinoma have been limited by its resistance to traditional chemotherapy and radiation. Emerging treatment modalities, such as immunotherapies, are exciting new options that may be therapeutically effective. The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab has exhibited success in managing metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Limited data exist for its use in nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus. This case illustrates the use of nivolumab and ipilimumab combination therapy in delaying tumor growth, producing observable tumor thrombus histologic and radiologic treatment changes, and, most importantly, facilitating a less invasive surgical approach of a level IV renal cell carcinoma tumor thrombus.
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- Viraj A. Master
- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
,Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Medina-Mur R, Vasquez-Rodríguez JF, Giraldo-Peniche LE, Idrovo-Turbay C, Gelves-Meza J, Jaimes C. Diagnostic challenge presented by right atrial mass: A report of two cases. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:3886-3892. [PMID: 35991379 PMCID: PMC9389139 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Right atrial masses raised pose 3 major possibilities including tumors, thrombi, or vegetations. We present 2 cases: first, a 34-year-old male with no medical history, who presented with dyspnea, pleuritic pain, and fever; and the second, 65-year-old male with similar symptoms and a history of a left renal carcinoma. Both patients had right atrial masses found on a transthoracic echocardiogram. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and an 18 FDG-PET were necessary finding thrombi in the first patient; and tumoral thrombi in the second one. A multimodality imaging approach to right atrial masses is essential for proper diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making.
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Salei A, El Khudari H, McCafferty BJ, Varma RK. Portal Interventions in the Setting of Venous Thrombosis or Occlusion. Radiographics 2022; 42:1690-1704. [DOI: 10.1148/rg.220020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Aliaksei Salei
- From the Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
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- From the Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
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- From the Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
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- From the Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
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Norouzi G, Adinehpour Z, Rezaei A, Amini H, Vali R. Extensive uterine leiomyosarcoma tumor thrombus, extending from the left ovarian vein to the heart, visualized by 18FDG PET/CT. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2022:S2253-8089(22)00027-1. [PMID: 36100527 DOI: 10.1016/j.remnie.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Characterizing Tumor Thrombus Arising from Non–Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022; 43:28-34. [PMID: 36353070 PMCID: PMC9638762 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2022.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) can exhibit a unique vascular tropism that enables tumor thrombus extension into the inferior vena cava (IVC). While most RCC subtypes that form tumor thrombi are of clear cell (cc) histology, non–clear cell (ncc) subtypes can also exhibit this unique growth pattern. Objective To characterize clinicopathologic differences and survival outcomes among patients with IVC tumor thrombus arising from ccRCC versus nccRCC. Design, setting, and participants Patients diagnosed with IVC tumor thrombus secondary to RCC in our institutional experience from 2003 to 2021 were identified. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis Clinicopathologic characteristics were compared by histology. Perioperative and oncologic outcomes including recurrence-free (RFS), overall (OS), and cancer-specific (CSS) survival were assessed using multivariable Cox regression analyses. Results and limitations The analyzed cohort included 103 patients (82 ccRCC and 21 nccRCC). There were no significant differences in baseline demographic parameters. Patients with nccRCC were more likely to have regional lymph node involvement (42.9% vs 20.7%, p = 0.037). No differences in perioperative outcomes, IVC resection, or IVC reconstruction were observed between groups. The median follow-up time was 30 mo. The median RFS was 30 (nccRCC) versus 53 (ccRCC) mo (p = 0.1). There was no significant difference in OS or CSS. This study was limited by its small sample size. Conclusions Patients with IVC tumor thrombus arising from ccRCC and nccRCC exhibit similar perioperative and oncologic outcomes. While surgical appropriateness was not impacted by histologic subtype, multimodal strategies are needed to improve outcomes for patients with tumor thrombus. Patient summary Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) can uniquely invade vasculature and form a tumor thrombus. This study examined the difference in outcomes of patients with tumor thrombus based on RCC subtype (clear cell vs non–clear cell). We found that patients exhibited similar surgical and survival outcomes regardless of RCC type.
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Mistry J, Shah V, Mistry D. Tumor Thrombus in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Breaking Bad. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-02919-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Haider AA, Ruiz de Villa A, Frimer L, Bazikian Y. Metastasis of Melanoma to the Adrenal Glands: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e26749. [PMID: 35836716 PMCID: PMC9275524 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly improved the prognosis of metastatic melanoma, but metastases to the adrenal glands remain highly resistant to these new treatments. Adrenal gland metastases from melanoma can present in an unusual manner, such as in this report, making it diagnostically and therapeutically challenging. In this case report, we present a patient with histologically confirmed metastatic melanoma to the adrenal glands, a large intracardiac mass suspicious for metastatic disease, and an inferior vena cava thrombus. We review the existing literature to explain the unique characteristics, clinical relevance, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of adrenal gland metastases from melanoma.
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ERBAY G, PEHLİVAN UA. Anormal uterin kanama ile seyreden tümör trombüsünün nadir bir nedeni olarak uterin leiomyomatozis. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.1088379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Anormal uterin kanama ile seyreden tümör trombüsünün nadir bir nedeni olarak uterin leiomyomatozis
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- Gürcan ERBAY
- BAŞKENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TURGUT NOYAN UYGULAMA VE ARAŞTIRMA MERKEZİ
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Mo Q, Liu Y, Zhou Z, Li R, Gong W, Xiang B, Tang W, Yu H. Prognostic Value of Aspartate Transaminase/Alanine Transaminase Ratio in Patients With Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Hepatectomy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:876900. [PMID: 35664791 PMCID: PMC9157420 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.876900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase (De Ritis) ratio is a good predictor of liver function damage, but its prognostic value in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing hepatectomy remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the association of the De Ritis ratio with overall survival (OS) among hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related HCC patients undergoing hepatectomy. Methods A total of 1,147 HCC patients were recruited. Cox regression analysis was used to identify the independent risk factors. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) was used to evaluate the association between the De Ritis ratio and mortality risk. Nomogram was constructed to determine the predictive power of the De Ritis ratio. Results Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that the tertile of the De Ritis ratio was an independent risk factor for mortality. After adjustment for confounding factors, the adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) with corresponding 95% CIs of mortality for the 2nd tertile and 3rd tertile were 1.175 (0.889–1.554) and 1.567 (1.199–2.046), respectively. RCS confirmed a non-linear association between the natural logarithm of the De Ritis ratio and the risk of mortality (p for non-linearity = 0.0375). The nomogram showed that the natural logarithm of the De Ritis ratio contributed the most to the prediction of prognosis in HBV-related HCC patients, and Harrell’s C-index was 0.680 with a 95% CI of 0.645–0.715. Conclusion The De Ritis ratio is an independent predictor for OS in HBV-related HCC patients undergoing hepatectomy, which allows for prognostic stratification of patients, hence, individualized treatment and follow-up.
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- Qiuyan Mo
- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Research Department, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.,Key Cultivated Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Medicine, Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Key Cultivated Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Medicine, Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China.,Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.,Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Colorectal Cancer, Nanning, China
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- Research Department, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China.,Key Cultivated Laboratory of Cancer Molecular Medicine, Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China.,Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China.,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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Wallace A, Porten SP, Lo AA, Oreper D, Lounsbury N, Havnar C, Pechuan-Jorge X, Zill OA, Meng MV. Origins and Timing of Emerging Lesions in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Mol Cancer Res 2022; 20:909-922. [PMID: 35297992 PMCID: PMC9381131 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-21-0590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with venous tumor thrombus (VTT) arising from the primary tumor occurs in approximately 10% of cases and is thought to represent more advanced disease. The intravascular nature of VTT suggests that it may serve as a source for hematogenous metastases. RCC with VTT and distant metastasis provides unique opportunities to examine the origins and emergence timing of these distinct tumor lesions, and to identify molecular correlates with disease state. We performed multi-region exome and RNA-sequencing analysis of 16 patients with RCC with VTT, with eight patients also having sequenced metastasis, to identify genomic alterations, biological pathways, and evolutionary processes contributing to VTT and metastasis, and to ask whether metastasis arises directly from or independent of VTT. No specific genomic alterations were associated with VTT. Hallmark copy-number alterations (deletions of 14q, 8p, and 4q) were associated with metastasis and disease recurrence, and secondary driver alterations tended to accumulate in metastatic lineages. Mismatch repair mutational signatures co-occurred across most tumors, suggesting a role for intracellular DNA damage in RCC. Robust phylogenetic timing analysis indicated that metastasis typically emerged before VTT, rather than deriving from it, with the earliest metastases predicted to emerge years before diagnosis. As a result, VTT in metastatic cases frequently derived from a metastatic lineage. Relative to the primary tumor, VTT upregulated immediate-early genes and transcriptional targets of the TNFα/NF-κB pathway, whereas metastases upregulated MTOR and transcriptional targets downstream of mTORC1 activation. IMPLICATIONS These results suggest that VTT and metastasis formation occur independently, VTT presence alone does not necessarily imply more advanced disease with inevitably poor prognosis.
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- Andrew Wallace
- Department of Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
- Corresponding Authors: Oliver A. Zill, Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, 501 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Phone: (650) 225-1000; E-mail: ; Maxwell V. Meng, ; and Andrew Wallace,
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Research Pathology, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Research Pathology, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, California
- Corresponding Authors: Oliver A. Zill, Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, 501 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Phone: (650) 225-1000; E-mail: ; Maxwell V. Meng, ; and Andrew Wallace,
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, California
- Corresponding Authors: Oliver A. Zill, Oncology Bioinformatics, Genentech, 501 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Phone: (650) 225-1000; E-mail: ; Maxwell V. Meng, ; and Andrew Wallace,
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Tabbara MM, Farag A, Ciancio G. Renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus initially misdiagnosed as bland thrombus due to hypercoagulable state. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2022; 10:2050313X221102019. [PMID: 35619748 PMCID: PMC9128047 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x221102019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus can be misdiagnosed as an inferior vena cava thrombosis if not evaluated carefully with imaging. We describe a case of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus that was initially misdiagnosed as an inferior vena cava thrombosis due to a possible hypercoagulable state. After 7 months of anticoagulation therapy with no improvement, a right radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy was performed without cardiopulmonary bypass, and a diagnosis of papillary renal cell carcinoma with a level-IIId tumor thrombus was confirmed with no presence of a bland thrombus. We demonstrate the complexity of identifying and treating renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus and the importance of differentiating between a malignant thrombus and a bland thrombus.
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- Marina M. Tabbara
- Department of Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
- Department of Urology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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Ciancio G, Tabbara MM, Farag A, Salerno T. Renal cell carcinoma with right atrium tumor thrombus treated with radical nephrectomy and tumor thrombectomy in a patient with previous coronary artery bypass graft: a case report. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL UROLOGY 2022; 10:123-128. [PMID: 35528464 PMCID: PMC9077144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) and right atrium (RA) tumor thrombus (TT) is a rare occurrence and its resection is surgical challenge. Management becomes even more difficult when the TT causes hepatic vein obstruction and leads to Budd-Chiari syndrome. We report a case of 68-year-old male with right RCC with IVC and RA TT with associated Budd-Chiari syndrome. Surgical management was performed without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and re-sternotomy due to the patient's previous history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for 3 vessel coronary artery disease. Through a transabdominal approach, the diaphragm was dissected off the IVC and the RA was gently pulled into the abdomen and clamped under transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) control. As use of CPB in these surgeries is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, this organ transplant-based approach is encouraged for patients requiring resection of RCC with supradiaphragmatic TT.
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- Gaetano Ciancio
- Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Department of Surgery, Zagazig University School of MedicineZagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, FL, USA
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Vardar BU, Dupuis CS, Goldstein AJ, Vardar Z, Kim YH. Ultrasonographic evaluation of patients with abnormal liver function tests in the emergency department. Ultrasonography 2022; 41:243-262. [PMID: 35026887 PMCID: PMC8942730 DOI: 10.14366/usg.21152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Ultrasonography is often the initial modality used to evaluate patients found to have abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) in the emergency department. While an assessment for biliary ductal dilatation and obstruction remains one of the main questions to answer, radiologists should also be aware of the ultrasonographic appearance of other conditions that can cause abnormal LFTs. This may be crucial for the management and disposition of patients in the emergency department. This article reviews the ultrasonographic features of diseases that may cause abnormal LFTs.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Gómez Hernández MT, Jiménez López MF. Unexpected Intraoperative Finding of a Pulmonary Vein Tumor Thrombus During a Robotic Lobectomy. Arch Bronconeumol 2022; 58:360. [PMID: 35312597 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- M Teresa Gómez Hernández
- Departamento de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, España; Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, España; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, España.
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- Departamento de Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, España; Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, España; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, España
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Zhao X, Yan Y, Dong JH, Liu Z, Zhang HX, Liu C, Ma LL. Influence of Deep Invasive Tumor Thrombus on the Surgical Complexity and Prognosis of Patients With Non-Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Combined With Venous Tumor Thrombus. Front Oncol 2022; 12:833780. [PMID: 35223514 PMCID: PMC8865079 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.833780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the impact of deep invasive tumor thrombus (DITT) on the surgical complexity and prognosis of patients with renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed clinical data of 138 patients with non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma combined with venous tumor thrombus, who underwent surgical treatment in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2015 to June 2020. Patients were divided into the DITT group (84 patients) and non-invasive tumor thrombus (NITT) group (54 patients). Chi-square, t-test and Mann-Whitney U test were used for categorical and continuous variables, respectively. Kaplan-Meier plots were performed to evaluate the influence of DITT. Univariable and multivariable Cox regressions were conducted to determine independent prognostic factors and then assembled to make a nomogram to predict the survival. The performance of the nomogram was evaluated by Harrell's consistency index (C-index) and calibration plot. RESULTS Deep invasive tumor thrombus significantly increased the difficulty of surgery for patients with renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus, which is mainly reflected in longer operation time (p < 0.001), more surgical bleeding (p < 0.001), a higher proportion of perioperative blood transfusion (p = 0.006), a higher proportion of open surgery (p = 0.001), a longer postoperative hospital stay (p = 0.003), and a higher proportion of postoperative complications (p = 0.001). DITT (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.781, p = 0.040) was one of the independent risk factors for worse prognosis. Multivariate analysis showed that sarcoma-like differentiation (p = 0.040), tumor thrombus invasion (p = 0.040), low hemoglobin (p = 0.003), and pathological type (p < 0.001) were independent prognostic factors. The nomogram, combining all these predictors, showed powerful prognostic ability with a C-index of 78.8% (CI: 71.2%-86.4%). The predicted risk closely matches the observed recurrence probability. CONCLUSION Deep invasive tumor thrombus significantly increased the difficulty of surgeries for patients of renal cell carcinoma with venous tumor thrombus, and may lead to poor prognosis.
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- Xun Zhao
- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Gómez Hernández MT, Jiménez López MF. [Translated article] Unexpected Intraoperative Finding of a Pulmonary Vein Tumor Thrombus During a Robotic Lobectomy. ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGÍA 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2021.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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