Adrenocortical carcinoma with inferior vena cava, left renal vein and right atrium tumor thrombus extension

Highlights • ACC is a rare and aggressive type of tumor, the prognosis is poor. • Frequently, vena cava invasion occurs. • Infrequently, tumor thrombus can extend to the right atrium. • R0 resection is the only curative option. • Thrombectomy required the assistance of cardiopulmonary bypass and hyp...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2015-01, Vol.15, p.137-139
Main Authors: Annamaria, Pronio, Silvia, Piroli, Bernardo, Ciamberlano, Alessandro, De Luca, Antonino, Marullo, Antonio, Barretta, Giuseppe, Mazzesi, Massimo, Rossi, Montesani, Chiara
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Case Report
Inferior vena cava
Invasion
Surgery
Thrombus
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Summary:Highlights • ACC is a rare and aggressive type of tumor, the prognosis is poor. • Frequently, vena cava invasion occurs. • Infrequently, tumor thrombus can extend to the right atrium. • R0 resection is the only curative option. • Thrombectomy required the assistance of cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.07.008