Squire, Tim (2011) IVC thrombosis: An unusual complication of metastatic prostate cancer. Australian Medical Student Journal, 2 (4). pp. 63-65.

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Abstract

This case report identifies an IVC thrombosis in a patient with stage IV prostate cancer. The case demonstrates hypercoagulability as one of the many complications of malignancy. The patient presented clinically with bilateral pitting oedema to the groin and into the scrotum with dilated superficial abdominal veins. The prostate cancer was aggressive and unresponsive to anti-androgen therapy and brachytherapy. The latest staging CT and bone scans revealed diffuse disseminated disease and a caval thrombus. He is now receiving chemotherapy as an outpatient and unfortunately his prognosis is unfavourable.

Item ID:	84532
Item Type:	Article (Case Study)
ISSN:	1837-1728
Date Deposited:	28 Jan 2025 23:46
FoR Codes:	32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis > 321104 Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy) @ 100%
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