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
From page :
1
To page :
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
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Record number :
2608056
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