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- A 60-year-old woman diagnosed with cecal cancer and multiple liver metastases chose not to undergo postoperative chemotherapy or surgery for her liver issues after a major operation.
- A year and a half later, she experienced swelling in her lower legs, low protein levels, and significant weight gain due to inferior vena cava stenosis caused by her liver metastases.
- The placement of an inferior vena cava stent improved her symptoms and is highlighted as a minimally invasive treatment option that can enhance the quality of life for some patients.
Article Abstract
A 60s woman was diagnosed with cecal cancer with multiple liver metastases(final pathology was T4aN1M1[H1])and underwent ileocecal resection and D3 dissection. She did not wish for postoperative chemotherapy and surgical treatment of liver metastases. One and a half years after surgery, she developed extremity edema of lower legs and hypoalbuminemia, and she gained 20 kg. Contrast-enhanced CT showed stenosis of the inferior vena cava due to liver metastases, which was markedly improved the symptoms by placement of an inferior vena cava stent. Inferior vena cava stent placement is a minimally invasive treatment and can be an option as it can be expected to improve quality of life in some cases.
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