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Tumor Embolism Through Right-to-Left Shunt Due to Venous Invasion of Esophageal Carcinoma
A 69-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with right hemiparesis and global aphasia. Perfusion computed tomography imaging revealed ischemic penumbra in the middle cerebral artery territory. Angiography showed left middle cerebral artery occlusion. Mechanical thrombectomy with one pass was performed, and successful recanalization was obtained. Embolic material was retrieved; it contained tumor fragments with atypical keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. Contrast computed tomography imaging indicated tumor invasion into the superior vena cava, and contrast transcranial Doppler indicated the presence of a right-to-left...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 1, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Suguru Araki, Kota Maekawa, Kazuto Kobayashi, Takanori Sano, Tadashi Yabana, Masunari Shibata, Fumitaka Miya Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Cancers, Vol. 14, Pages 118: Percutaneous Hepatic Perfusion (PHP) with Melphalan in Liver-Dominant Metastatic Uveal Melanoma: The German Experience
In conclusion, PHP is a safe and effective salvage treatment for liver-dominant metastatic uveal melanoma. Serious AEs—though rare—demand careful patient selection.
Source: Cancers - December 27, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cornelia L. A. Dewald Mia-Maria Warnke Roland Br üning Martin A. Schneider Peter Wohlmuth Jan B. Hinrichs Anna Saborowski Arndt Vogel Frank K. Wacker Tags: Article Source Type: research