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Modeling Spontaneous Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma mRCC in Mice Following Nephrectomy
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Muscular Localization of a Clear-Cell Renal Carcinoma: An Atypical Clinical Presentation
Nada Ebbadi1, Mohamed Kaakoua2, Hamza Laabbar2
1Department of Radiology, Ibn Sina Military Hospital, Marrakech, MAR.
Cureus
|January 30, 2026
Summary
Clear-cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) rarely metastasizes to muscles. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of muscular metastases from CCRC, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- Pathology
Background:
- Clear-cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) is the most common type of kidney cancer.
- Secondary muscular metastases from CCRC are exceptionally rare.
- Metastatic CCRC typically affects the lungs, liver, bone, and brain.
Keywords:
case reportclear-cell renal carcinomametastasissecondary muscular metastasesunusual metastasisMore Related Videos
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