Renal cell carcinoma with caval thrombus extending to the right atrium in a horseshoe kidney: a unique surgical challenge

Authors

  • Graham F. Greene Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
  • Nabil K. Bissada Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
  • Rabii Madi Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1163

Abstract

The surgical anatomy of a horseshoe kidney (HK) is unique in
many ways, ranging from its anomalous circulation, shared renal
parenchyma between the right and left renal moieties, and its anterior
renal pelvis, to the fact that it obscures access to the vena cava
and aorta. While renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) are known to occur
in HKs, the surgical approach to an RCC with tumour thrombus
extending to the right atrium has not been reported in the literature.
We report an unusual presentation of RCC and the technical
aspects of our successful experience with managing RCC of a HK
extending to the inferior vena cava and right atrium.

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Author Biographies

Graham F. Greene, Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

Nabil K. Bissada, Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

Rabii Madi, Department of Urology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

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Greene, G. F., Bissada, N. K., & Madi, R. (2013). Renal cell carcinoma with caval thrombus extending to the right atrium in a horseshoe kidney: a unique surgical challenge. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 3(5), E55-E57. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1163

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 5 (2009): CUAJ October

Section

Case Report

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