Renal cell carcinoma presents as portal vein thrombosis, a very rare combination

<h3>Key Clinical Message</h3><p dir="ltr">Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can indicate underlying conditions, such as malignancy. A case of PVT was later diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting the need to consider cancer in PVT cases and ensure a comprehensive...

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Main Author: Raad Alhaj Tahtouh (22330108) (author)
Other Authors: Raidah Sawan (22330111) (author), Wisam Alwassiti (21406763) (author), Ahmad Ali (4494817) (author), Khaled Alkhodari (22330114) (author), Khalid Azhar (22330117) (author)
Published: 2025
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Summary:<h3>Key Clinical Message</h3><p dir="ltr">Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) can indicate underlying conditions, such as malignancy. A case of PVT was later diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting the need to consider cancer in PVT cases and ensure a comprehensive evaluation.</p><p dir="ltr">Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare complication that can arise from various underlying conditions. We present a case report of a patient initially presenting with PVT, which was later diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This case highlights the importance of considering malignancy as a potential cause of PVT and the need for a comprehensive evaluation.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Clinical Case Reports<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9220" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9220</a></p>