Rare case of renal cell carcinoma with double inferior vena cava with venous thrombosis

Urology. 2008 Aug;72(2):461.e7-10. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.12.020. Epub 2008 Mar 7.

Abstract

Double inferior vena cava is a rare congenital anomaly. Recognition of such venous anomalies is important in the evaluation and surgical treatment of retroperitoneal disease. Newer radiological modalities such as three-dimensional reconstruction of spiral computed tomography help to define such anomalies and avoid significant morbidity during surgical exploration. We present a case of renal cell carcinoma involving left kidney with tumor thrombus extending into both venae cavae, treated by left radical nephrectomy with vena caval thrombectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*