Abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava thromboses in advanced stage of malignant fibrous histiocytoma

Asymptomatic simultaneous thrombosis of abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava is a rare complication in advanced malignancy. We described an incidental finding of this clinical entity in our patient who presented with advance stage of malignant fibrous hystiocytoma of soft tissue and pathological f...

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Published inMedical journal of Malaysia Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 495 - 497
Main Authors Faisham, W I, Zulmi, W, Ezane, A M, Biswal, B M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Malaysia 01.10.2005
Subjects
Aorta, Abdominal - physiopathology
Contrast Media
Disease Progression
Female
Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous - complications
Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous - physiopathology
Humans
Middle Aged
Thromboembolism - etiology
Thromboembolism - physiopathology
Tomography, Spiral Computed
Vena Cava, Inferior - physiopathology
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Summary:Asymptomatic simultaneous thrombosis of abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava is a rare complication in advanced malignancy. We described an incidental finding of this clinical entity in our patient who presented with advance stage of malignant fibrous hystiocytoma of soft tissue and pathological fracture. The radiological evaluation with spiral computed tomography scan of abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava are presented and the subsequent management highlighted.
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ISSN:0300-5283