A case of renal cell carcinoma with an extensive inferior vena cava thrombosis

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most prevalent primary renal malignant neoplasm in adults. Most of the cases are usually found incidentally. It is commonly associated with venous thrombosis. We demonstrate a case of a RCC which was associated with an extensive thrombus that reached the upper part of the inferior vena cava (IVC). We also perform a brief literature review about the association between RCC and IVC thrombosis.

Keywords

• renal cell carcinoma
• inferior vena cava
• thrombus
• renal vein
• nephrectomy