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Esophageal metastasis from clear cell carcinoma of the kidney
P Trentino1, S Rapacchietta, F Silvestri
12nd Surgical Clinic, Department of Histopathology, Policlinico Umberto I, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 1, 1997
Abstract:
Esophageal metastasis from distant primary malignancies is an uncommon occurrence. The first case of a clear cell carcinoma of the kidney metastatic to the esophagus 5 yr after nephrectomy is reported.
Insights
Esophageal metastasis from kidney cancer is rare. This report details the first documented case of clear cell renal cell carcinoma spreading to the esophagus five years post-nephrectomy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Esophageal metastasis from distant primary tumors is infrequent.
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common kidney malignancy, with clear cell histology being the most prevalent subtype.