Intracaval extension of germ cell carcinoma: diagnosis via endovascular biopsy and a review of the literature.

Fidias, P; Fan, C M; McGovern, F J; Wright, C D; Kaufman, J; Grossbard, M L · Eur Urol · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of testicular carcinoma invading the inferior vena cava. Tumor invasion was diagnosed via endovascular biopsy. This is the first known report of a diagnosis of this entity using endovascular biopsy. We also review the literature on diagnosis and management of inferior vena caval involvement by testicular cancer.

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