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Hand metastasis from renal cell carcinoma with no bone involvement
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1993
Summary
This case report details an extremely rare instance of renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the little finger. The metastasis occurred without bone involvement, a highly unusual presentation for hand metastases.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Hand metastases are rare, comprising 0.1% of all metastatic cases.
- Most bone metastases in the hand primarily involve osseous structures.
Observation:
- A rare case of metastasis from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) to the distal segment of the little finger is presented.
- This specific metastasis exhibited no bone involvement, distinguishing it from typical presentations.
Findings:
- Renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the hand is uncommon, with kidneys being the origin in only 10% of hand metastases.
- The absence of bone involvement in this distal finger metastasis is a unique characteristic.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diverse and unusual metastatic patterns of renal cell carcinoma.
- Understanding rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in metastatic cancer.
- Further research into non-osseous metastatic pathways could improve patient outcomes.