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Updated: May 29, 2025
Portal Vein Injection of Colorectal Cancer Organoids to Study the Liver Metastasis Stroma
Published on: September 3, 2021
Renal cell carcinoma presents as portal vein thrombosis, a very rare combination
Raad Alhaj Tahtouh1, Raidah Sawan2, Wisam Alwassiti1
1Internal Medicine Department Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Doha Qatar.
Key Clinical Message:
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can indicate underlying conditions, such as malignancy. A case of PVT was later diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting the need to consider cancer in PVT cases and ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
Abstract:
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare complication that can arise from various underlying conditions. We present a case report of a patient initially presenting with PVT, which was later diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This case highlights the importance of considering malignancy as a potential cause of PVT and the need for a comprehensive evaluation.
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