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A Glowing Clot”: FDG PET/CT Identifies Persistent Tumour Thrombus in Metastatic Lung Carcinoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tumour thrombi are a rare but serious complication of malignancy. It involves extension of organised collection of neoplastic cells into adjacent blood vessels, in contrast to a bland thrombus which consists of platelets and fibrin. It occurs more commonly in renal cell or hepatic cell carcinoma. Tumour thrombi are often asymptomatic and incidentally detected on imaging, however, their presence can affect staging, treatment options and prognosis of the patient. We present a rare case of a FDG avid tumour thrombus in left brachiocephalic vein in a patient with previously treated metastatic urothelial carcinoma and a second primary lung carcinoma.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.26-07

Authors: Sana Munir Gill, Aimen Anis, Aimen Anis, Mairah Razi

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650