Tricuspid Valve Obstruction by a Tumour Thrombus in Primary Liver Cell Carcinoma

Authors

  • Basil Nwaneri Okeahialam Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17987/icfj.v4i0.129

Abstract

Okeahialam B.N.  Tricuspid valve obstruction by a tumour thrombus in primary liver cell carcinoma.  International Cardiovascular Forum Journal. 2015;4:86-87  DOI: 10.17987/icfj.v4i0.129

Author Biography

Basil Nwaneri Okeahialam, Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria

Medicine, Professor/Consultant Physician&Cardiologist

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Published

2015-12-04

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Vol. 4 (2015)

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Letters to the Editor

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