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  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Nephrology

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  • The genitourinary system can develop multiple primary malignant neoplasms.
  • Simultaneous upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) and contralateral renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is exceptionally rare in surgical literature.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old male presented with hematuria, revealing a right ureteric tumor (high-grade transitional cell carcinoma) and a left renal mass (clear cell carcinoma).
  • The right ureteric tumor caused hydronephrosis and cortical thinning.
  • The patient underwent right nephroureterectomy and left partial nephrectomy.

Findings:

  • Histopathology confirmed high-grade UTUC and clear cell RCC.
  • Surgical management involved staged procedures to address both malignancies.

Implications:

  • Managing co-existing UTUC and contralateral RCC presents significant clinical challenges.
  • Preserving renal function is crucial alongside achieving oncologically sound resection in complex genitourinary cancer cases.