Isolated Scalp Nodule in Patient with Undiagnosed RCC | Zendy

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Isolated Scalp Nodule in Patient with Undiagnosed RCC

Author(s) -

David Hung-Chi Pan,

Owen Niall,

Harbinder Sharma,

Devan Gya

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

the scientific world journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.453

H-Index - 93

eISSN - 2356-6140

pISSN - 1537-744X

DOI - 10.1100/tsw.2007.377

Subject(s) - scalp , nodule (geology) , medicine , nephrectomy , metastasis , biopsy , organ system , radiology , disease , surgery , pathology , kidney , cancer , paleontology , biology

An unexpected diagnosis of metastatic RCC after excision biopsy of a skin nodule can bring uncertainty. A case of isolated scalp metastasis from undiagnosed RCC was noted and a review of the literature was undertaken to aid management. RCCs often present with distant disease involving multiple organ systems. Single metastasis to the scalp region without other organ involvement is uncommon. Cytoreductive nephrectomy and limited metastectomy offer survival advantage in physically fit patients with RCC.

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