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Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus in the Emergency Department: A Case Report
Victor Cisneros1, Leila Danishgar2,3, Nisan Verma2,3
1Eisenhower Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rancho Mirage, California.
Introduction:
The inferior vena cava (IVC) drains a significant portion of the lower body. Pathologies associated with the IVC can present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a case of IVC tumor thrombus in the emergency department.
Case Report:
A 76-year-old male with symptoms of volume overload was evaluated, leading to the diagnosis of IVC mass likely from tumor thrombus.
Conclusion:
Patients with volume overload should be evaluated for both heart failure and presence of a potential thrombus. Point-of-care ultrasound and other imaging modalities play crucial roles in early diagnosis. Prompt identification and differentiation between bland and tumor thrombi are vital for appropriate management, potentially improving patient outcomes.
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