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Table 3 Literature cases of pediatric CCSK with inferior vena cava thrombus

From: Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney with inferior vena cava thrombus: a case report

Stage of CCSK

Description

Treatment

Stage I (27%)

The tumor is limited to the kidney, being less than 7 cm with an intact capsule and no evidence of rupture

The vessels of the renal sinus are not involved

Complete resection

Stage II (33%)

The tumor extends beyond the kidney, measured as more than 7 cm with regional extension of the tumor; blood vessels outside the renal parenchyma (including those of the renal sinus) may contain tumor

Complete resection

Stage III (34%)

The tumor is found within the kidney parenchyma or blood vessels, and in surrounding lymph nodes and fatty tissue.

Gross or microscopic evidence of the tumor is present after resection

Incomplete resection

Stage IV (6%)

Tumor spread beyond the kidney with hematogenous metastases (lung, liver, bone, brain) or lymph node metastases extending beyond of the abdominopelvic region

Incomplete resection

Stage V

Bilateral renal involvement discovered at diagnosis

Resection not possible