Neuroendocrine tumour of the inferior vena cava
Hsiang, Y.; Fry, P.D.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 34(4): 385-388
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 1868398 Document Number: 372437
Malignant tumours of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are rare. Secondary involvement of the IVC by adjacent retroperitoneal tumours is more common than the occurrence of leiomyosarcomas of the IVC. The authors present a case of a secondary neuroendocrine tumour of the infrarenal vena cava that presented with pulmonary emboli. To their knowledge this presentation has not been reported previously. The tumour was technically resectable and reconstruction of the IVC was not required. No primary tumour was identified. As palliative treatment, an aggressive surgical approach is recommended when the primary tumour is controlled or is not readily identified.