Primary Clean Cell Renal Carcinoma Metastasis to the Gallbladder: A Case Report
Hao Fang, Yuwei Guo
TL;DR
A rare case of kidney cancer spreading to the gallbladder highlights the need for careful diagnosis and monitoring in cancer survivors.
Contribution
Reports a rare metastasis case of renal cell carcinoma to the gallbladder, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and clinical vigilance.
Findings
RCC can metastasize to the gallbladder, a rare occurrence.
Histopathology is essential to confirm metastasis and prevent misdiagnosis.
Follow-up revealed new bone lesions, suggesting further metastatic spread.
Abstract
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) metastasis to the gallbladder is exceedingly rare. A 60-year-old man with a history of RCC underwent cholecystectomy for incidental gallbladder polyps. Pathology confirmed metastatic RCC via immunohistochemistry staining. Despite surgery, bone lesions suggestive of metastasis emerged at the eight-month follow-up. This case underscores the importance of vigilance for atypical metastases in RCC survivors and the critical role of histopathology in avoiding misdiagnosis.
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TopicsCholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies · Renal cell carcinoma treatment · Renal and related cancers