Title of article
Vena Cava Superior Syndrome Related to Right Heart Invasion of an Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Author/Authors
Maleux, Geert Department of Radiology - University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium , Budts, Werner Department of Cardiology - University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium , Vandecaveye, Vincent Department of Radiology - University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
Pages
2
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1
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2
Abstract
A rare case of hepatocellular tumor extension in the right heart was reported. The patient presented with clinical signs of a vena cava superior syndrome. Computed tomography and transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a large tumoral mass lesion extending from the left liver lobe into the inferior vena cava right atrium and right ventricle. The patient was treated with best supportive care.
Keywords
Vena Cava Superior Syndrome , Right Heart Invasion , Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Journal title
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2608056
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