Pancreatic resection for renal cell carcinoma metastasis: An exceptionally rare coexistence

Highlights • RCC is the predominant primary tumor for isolated pancreatic metastases. • Pancreatic metastases from RCC generally tends to slow growth and indolent behavior. • Surgical resection may be curative and should be considered in selected patients. • It is still controversial whether to perf...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.27, p.198-201
Main Authors: Boussios, Stergios, MD, PhD candidate, Zerdes, Ioannis, MD, Batsi, Rania, MD, Papakostas, Vasilios P., MD, Seraj, Esmeralda, MD, Pentheroudakis, George, MD, PhD, Glantzounis, George K., MD, PhD
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Language:English
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Case Report
Pancreatic metastasis
Renal cell carcinoma
Surgery
Surgical resection
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Summary:Highlights • RCC is the predominant primary tumor for isolated pancreatic metastases. • Pancreatic metastases from RCC generally tends to slow growth and indolent behavior. • Surgical resection may be curative and should be considered in selected patients. • It is still controversial whether to perform typical or atypical surgical procedures. • Pancreatic metastasis after a prolonged period may imply change in tumor biology.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.08.039