[Adrenal arterial embolization and radiotherapy of a case with metastatic adrenal tumor and its tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava from hepatocellular carcinoma]

Rinsho Hoshasen. 1989 Nov;34(12):1529-32.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Right adrenal arterial embolization and radiotherapy were performed in a patient to treat the metastatic tumor and its tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava from hepatocellular carcinoma. This case developed no complication following the embolization and radiotherapy. This therapy necrosed the metastatic tumor and made inferior vena cava recanalization. Adrenal arterial embolization and radiotherapy were effective treatment for the metastatic adrenal tumor and its tumor thrombus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / therapy
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*