Renal cell carcinoma metastasizing to the thyroid gland.
Renal cell carcinoma represents 3% of all adult malignancies. Metastases occur most frequently in the bone and lung. Four cases of renal cell carcinoma metastasizing to the thyroid gland are described here. A literature review is presented and guidelines for the management of this rare condition are suggested.
Palazzo
F F
FF
Department of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, UK.
Bradpiece
H A
HA
Morgan
M W
MW
D000368:Aged; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery