Head and neck metastases of renal cancer after nephrectomy: a report of 2 cases.
Two cases of metachronous metastases of renal cell adenocarcinoma are reported. One case presented a solitary metastasis of the ethmoid-orbit which was resected. The patient has remained well for the following 12 months. The second case presented with a secondary to the tongue and multiple metastases elsewhere. Electrodissection achieved a good palliative result.
Airoldi
M
M
Department of Medical Oncology, Ospedale S. Giovanni Antica Sede, Turin, Italy.
Succo
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Valente
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G
Cavalot
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A
Gabriele
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P
Bumma
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C
D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary; D009392:Nephrectomy