Malignant tumor emboli to the peripheral vessels

Vo, Nghia M.; Sakurai, Hideki; Gambarini, Alberto J.

doi:10.1002/jso.2930170209

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“…Systemic peripheral arterial embolism by this mechanism, similar to that described in the previous report of uterine cervix tumor by Varma, 16 is a very rare event. Other factors believed to be involved in arterial tumor embolization are size and rapidity of tumor growth and the number and survival rate of the malignant cells 17 . In the present case, the tumor size was only 1.5 cm in diameter and invasion depth was submucosal layer.…”

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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting with systemic arterial embolism

Sentani¹,

Nakanishi²,

Ojima³

et al. 2007

Pathology International

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Acute arterial occlusion as a result of embolization from a malignant tumor is rare and infrequently reported. Recently a 70-year-old man initially presented with acute arterial occlusion of the left lower limb. He underwent embolectomy, and embolus was diagnosed as a squamous cell carcinoma histologically. Subsequent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed superficial esophageal cancer in the thoracic esophagus. Although scheduled to undergo chemotherapy, he died of acute pneumonia on the 81st day from onset. Autopsy showed superficial esophageal cancer, measuring 1.5 cm in diameter, and widespread tumor extension into arterial vessels such as the left femoral artery, the superior mesenteric artery, bilateral intrapulmonary arteries and veins such as bilateral brachiocephalic vein to the supra vena cava, despite small tumor size and shallow tumor invasion depth of the submucosal layer. This case is particularly interesting because the cancer manifested as arterial cancer embolism.

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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting with systemic arterial embolism

Sentani¹,

Nakanishi²,

Ojima³

et al. 2007

Pathology International

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“…However, spontaneous embolization does occur and is likely influenced by the tumor size and rapidity of growth. 11 Clinical features of malignant arterial embolization are similar to those of atherosclerotic origin. Symptoms are a reflection of the anatomic location of the tumor embolus.…”

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Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia Secondary to Salivary Gland Tumor Embolus

Bottoni

Franklin

Forbes

2008

Vasc Endovascular Surg

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Malignant arterial tumor emboli of sufficient size that is capable of causing organ infarction or ischemia are exceedingly rare. The majority of these emboli are associated with either primary or secondary pulmonary malignancies and commonly occur perioperatively or immediately postoperatively. This study describes an unusual case of acute lower extremity ischemia secondary to a malignant parotid tumor embolus with evidence of left ventricular involvement.

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Malignant arterial tumor embolization

Chandler¹

1993

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Malignant arterial tumor emboli large enough to cause ischemia or organ infarction are a rare, but often fatal, complication of neoplastic disease. The majority of arterial emboli are associated with primary or secondary pulmonary malignancies. The sites where they impact are similar in distribution to arteriosclerotic emboli, and the treatment follows well-established principles developed for the treatment of arteriosclerotic emboli. The results of embolectomy in accessible sites are very good, thus treatment should always be attempted. A case of a superior mesenteric tumor embolus occurring after pneumonectomy is reported, together with a review of all published cases of arterial tumor emboli of sufficient size to cause organ infarction or ischemia.

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Malignant tumor emboli to the peripheral vessels

Cited by 15 publications

References 26 publications

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting with systemic arterial embolism

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting with systemic arterial embolism

Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia Secondary to Salivary Gland Tumor Embolus

Malignant arterial tumor embolization

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