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Electrochemotherapy of Tumours
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Reversible Electrochemotherapy (ECT) as a Treatment Option for Local RCC Recurrence in Solitary Kidney
F Andresciani1, E Faiella1, C Altomare1
1Unit of Interventional Radiology, Departmental Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|May 17, 2020
Summary
Electrochemotherapy offers a novel treatment for recurring renal cell carcinoma (RCC) when standard methods fail. This case report shows its effectiveness in managing multifocal RCC recurrence in a challenging anatomical location.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) recurrence can present multifocal disease.
- Previous treatments for RCC include nephrectomy and cryoablation.
- Advanced imaging like CT scans are crucial for detecting recurrence.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old female with a history of RCC developed multifocal recurrence in the left kidney.
- Three nodules were identified and biopsied.
- The patient underwent simultaneous reversible electrochemotherapy for the multifocal recurrence.
Findings:
- No evidence of residual disease was found on CT scan 6 months post-treatment.
- Electrochemotherapy demonstrated efficacy in treating locoregional RCC recurrence.
- This technique was suitable when other ablative methods were not indicated.
Implications:
- Electrochemotherapy is a potential therapeutic option for select cases of renal cell carcinoma recurrence.
- This minimally invasive approach may be beneficial for multifocal or anatomically challenging recurrences.
- Further research is warranted to establish the role of electrochemotherapy in RCC management.
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