Key result
Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging correctly staged vena caval tumor thrombus involvement in 80% (4 of 5) of patients with renal or adrenal tumors.
Why the study?
Does preoperative magnetic resonance imaging accurately stage vena caval tumor thrombus involvement in patients with renal or adrenal tumors?
Population
5 patients who underwent surgical removal of renal or adrenal tumors with direct extension of the tumor into…
Design
Case_series
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May support noninvasive MRI staging of vena caval thrombus; hypothesis-generating in Level 5 evidence and requires prospective validation.
Case Report (n=5)
Does preoperative magnetic resonance imaging accurately stage vena caval tumor thrombus involvement in patients with renal or adrenal tumors?
Preoperative MRI can be used as a noninvasive alternative to contrast venography to assess vena caval tumor involvement in most patients with renal cell carcinoma, though venography is still recommended for suspected cardiac involvement.
Pritchett et al. (1987) conducted a case report in Renal or adrenal tumors with vena caval extension (n=5). Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging was evaluated on Correct staging of vena caval tumor thrombus involvement level. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging correctly staged vena caval tumor thrombus involvement in 80% (4 of 5) of patients with renal or adrenal tumors.
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