Endoluminal vena cava tumour, a great simulator

Authors

  • Patricia Martínez-Posada UGC Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario de Valme, Sevilla, Spain
  • M. Asunción Navarro-Puerto UGC Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario de Valme, Sevilla, Spain
  • Pedro J. Maese-Rufino UGC Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario de Valme, Sevilla, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a2n3a14

Keywords:

endoluminal, cava, neoplasia, thrombosis

Abstract

The cava vein tumors are rare entities with a poor prognosis related to it aggressiveness, the diagnostic delay and the limits therapeutic options. We present de case of a patient who is admitted in anasarca. The clinical evolution is unfavorable in spite of the treatment. The image techniques and the teamwork were essential for diagnose.

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Published

2017-12-31

How to Cite

1.
Martínez-Posada P, Navarro-Puerto MA, Maese-Rufino PJ. Endoluminal vena cava tumour, a great simulator. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];2(3):143-5. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/183