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Postgrad Med J 2000;76:234-236 doi:10.1136/pmj.76.894.234
  • Short report

Advanced testicular cancer presenting with phlegmasia cerulea dolens

  1. C Mulatero,
  2. G Brogan,
  3. R T D Oliver
  1. Medical Oncology Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
  1. Dr Clive Mulatero, Department of Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK
  • Received 8 January 1999
  • Accepted 6 September 1999

Abstract

A case of fulminating deep venous thrombosis secondary to invasion of the inferior vena cava is described in a 45 year old man presenting with a germ cell tumour. Despite aggressive supportive care and emergency chemotherapy his late presentation caused his death. The case highlights the necessity for increased public education of the attendant risks in delayed presentation with a testicular lump.

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