Metastasis of the gallbladder in clear cell renal carcinoma.
Metastasis of the gallbladder due to renal cell tumors is rare. We present a case of gallbladder and metachronous left adrenal metastasis at six months follow-up, which demonstrates the importance of radiological tests and histology when making a definitive diagnosis. Clinical findings are not specific enough to arrive at a final diagnosis. However, immunohistochemistry is necessary to differentiate between primary and secondary metastatic tumors. Cholecystectomy should be performed to obtain a definitive diagnosis and to improve survival in cases of single lesions in the gallbladder.
Department of General Surgery, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia 46026, Spain.
Andrea Boscà
AB
Robledo
Sebastián Barber
SB
Millet
Juan F
JF
Orbis Castellanos
Eva M
EM
Montalvá Orón
Jose V
JV
Salom Fuster
Manuel
M
DE Juan Burgueño