title: Extensive tumor thrombus in a case of carcinoma lung detected by F18-FDG-PET/CT.
abstract: Tumor thrombus is a rare complication of solid cancers, mainly seen in cases of renal cell carcinoma, wilm's tumor, testicular carcinoma, adrenal cortical carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma.[1] Tumor thrombus in inferior vena cava is a rare complication of primary carcinoma lung. It should be identified so as to rule out venous thromboembolism and avoiding unnecessary anticoagulant therapy. We describe a case where F18-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography - computed tomography (PET/CT) helped to identify extensive tumor thrombus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Army Hospital, Research and Referral, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ravina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mudalsha
authors.forename: Mj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: Ag
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pandit
authors.forename: Charu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jora