Key result
Isolated recurrence of renal cell cancer in the inferior vena cava was observed 2 years after radical nephrectomy.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights a rare clinical scenario of metachronous isolated inferior vena cava tumour thrombus occurring 2 years after radical nephrectomy for renal cell cancer.
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Awareness of possible late isolated IVC recurrence after RCC nephrectomy is warranted; this Level 4 case leaves open optimal surveillance protocols.
Renal cell cancer (RCC) accounts for 3% of all solid malignancies. Synchronous tumour thrombus in the renal vein or inferior vena cava is reported in 4-10% cases and is a surgical challenge. Contemporary imaging modalities that are used to define the presence and extent of venous thrombus include colour Doppler, contrast-enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance venography. Surgical management depends upon the degree of tumour thrombus. We report isolated recurrence of RCC in the inferior vena cava 2 years after radical nephrectomy, and discuss its pathophysiology and management.
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Kumar et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Renal cell cancer (n=1). Radical nephrectomy was evaluated on Isolated recurrence of RCC in the inferior vena cava. Isolated recurrence of renal cell cancer in the inferior vena cava was observed 2 years after radical nephrectomy.
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