Isolated late recurrence of renal cell carcinoma in the inferior vena cava

Horger, D.C.; Bissada, N.K.; Curry, N.S.; Chaudhary, U.B.

Canadian Journal of Urology 11(6): 2467-2469

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 1195-9479
PMID: 15636676
Document Number: 567600
The occurrence of an isolated late recurrence of renal cell carcinoma within the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare event. We present a case of a 55-year-old patient with recurrence in the IVC more than 3 years following her initial nephrectomy. The asymptomatic presentation of this patient with recurrent disease emphasizes the importance of close, long-term surveillance.

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