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Renal cell cancer without a renal primary

Authors: M Wayne, W Wang, J Bratcher, B Cumani, F Kasmin, A Cooperman

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma has been increasing in incidence over the past two decades. Men are affected more than women and metastatic disease at presentation occurs in up to one third of patients. Metastasis can occur to virtually any organ, and involvement of multiple organs is not uncommon. To date, no reports have been found of metastatic disease without a renal primary. We present a case of renal cell cancer initially presenting as a subcutaneous mass with subsequent pancreatic and parotid gland metastases in absence of a primary renal source.

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Title: Renal cell cancer without a renal primary
Authors: M Wayne
W Wang
J Bratcher
B Cumani
F Kasmin
A Cooperman
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-8-18

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