Radiofrequency thermal ablation of a splenic metastasis

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2001 Feb;12(2):261-3. doi: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61835-1.

Abstract

Effective local ablation of large tumors with radiofrequency has been made possible by recent advancements. Tumor ablation with radiofrequency has been described mainly in the liver, but also recently in the kidney, adrenal gland, lung, and breast. A rapidly growing splenic metastasis from renal cell carcinoma was effectively treated percutaneously, with US guidance. Focal splenic disease may not be a common indication for ablation; however, further work is necessary to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this procedure in this setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Splenic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional