Nonoperable recurrent renal cell carcinoma: management with embolization and CT-guided RF ablation.
We report the case of a 59-year-old male who underwent embolization and computed-tomography-guided radiofrequency ablation of a recurrent renal cell carcinoma that developed after radical nephrectomy in contiguity to the inferior vena cava. The alternative of a new operation was rejected because of the proximity of the tumor to the vessel and percutaneous approach seemed to be the better solution.
Thanos
Loukas
L
Department of Radiology, Korgialenio Benakio Red Cross Hospital of Athens, 11526 Athens, Greece. loutharad@yahoo.com
Pomomi
Maria
M
Mylona
Sophia
S
Ntai
Sparti
S
Mpatakis
Nikolaos
N
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed