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Achraf Benamou1, Anouar El Moudane1, Ali Barki1
1Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI de Oujda, Oujda, MAR.
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is known for its heterogeneous clinical presentation and its potential for atypical metastatic spread. Thoracic manifestations are usually related to pulmonary or pleural metastases; however, presentation as pyothorax is exceedingly rare. We report the case of a patient in whom clear cell RCC was incidentally discovered during the etiological workup of a pyothorax. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with unusual presentations of RCC and emphasizes the importance of thorough etiological investigation in pleural infections with atypical features.
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