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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2014; 2(8): 377-379
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.377
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.377
Table 1 Classification of renal cell carcinoma tumor thrombus
| Tumor thrombus level[6] | Characteristics[6] |
| Level I | Extension to 2 cm above the renal vein into the IVC |
| Level II | Extension to the subhepatic level, > 2 cm above the renal vein BUT below the diaphragm |
| Level III | Extension into the intrahepatic IVC BUT below the diaphragm |
| Level IV | Extension into the right atrium of the heart |
- Citation: Bejarano M, Cameron YL, Koutlas TC, Movahed A. Transthoracic echo: A sensitive tool for detecting cardiac extension of renal cell carcinoma? World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(8): 377-379
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i8/377.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.377