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Renal cell cancer diagnosed at endoscopy
Muhammed Hameed Thoufeeq1, Nima Maleki, Naeem Jagirdar
1Gastroenterology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, 50 Myrtle Way, Brough, Leeds HU15 1SR, UK.
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
|December 1, 2012
Summary
A gastric nodule found during endoscopy was diagnosed as a metastatic deposit from renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Subsequent imaging revealed a large primary RCC, highlighting rare gastric metastases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Dyspepsia is a common symptom prompting upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Gastric lesions can represent primary tumors or metastatic disease.
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is known for its potential to metastasize to unusual sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of gastric metastasis from renal cell carcinoma.
- To review the literature on gastric metastases from renal cell carcinoma.
- To emphasize the importance of considering metastatic disease in gastric lesions.
Main Methods:
- Open-access endoscopy for dyspepsia.
- Histopathological examination of gastric nodule.
- Computerised tomography (CT) of the abdomen for staging.
Main Results:
- A 5mm sessile nodule was identified in the gastric fundus.
- Histology confirmed metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
- A large 18x15cm primary RCC was detected in the abdomen.
Conclusions:
- Gastric metastasis from RCC is a rare but significant finding.
- Endoscopy and histology are crucial for diagnosing gastric lesions.
- Systemic evaluation is necessary to identify primary tumors in cases of suspected metastasis.
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