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Published in: BMC Surgery 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Case report

Resection of a malignant paraganglioma located behind the retrohepatic segment of the inferior vena cava

Authors: Changjun Jia, Xinlu Wang, Chaoliu Dai, Xianmin Bu, Songlin Peng, Feng Xu, Yongqing Xu, Yang Zhao

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Resection of a retrocaval paraganglioma is technically challenging due to limited tumor accessibility and proximity to the vena cava.

Case presentation

A large, malignant paraganglioma was found behind the retrohepatic segment of the inferior vena cava of a 60-year-old male. During resection of this rare paraganglioma, the left lateral lobe of the liver, a portion of the caudate lobe of the liver, and the gallbladder were also removed. Unfortunately, the patient died six months after surgery due to hepatic metastasis.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates that a partial hepatectomy may be necessary to improve tumor accessibility during resection of a retrocaval paraganglioma, particularly if the tumor is proximal to the vena cava. Furthermore, palliative treatments may help prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis of malignant paragangliomas.
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Metadata
Title
Resection of a malignant paraganglioma located behind the retrohepatic segment of the inferior vena cava
Authors
Changjun Jia
Xinlu Wang
Chaoliu Dai
Xianmin Bu
Songlin Peng
Feng Xu
Yongqing Xu
Yang Zhao
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2482-13-49

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