Metastases of renal cell carcinoma to the larynx and thyroid: Two case reports on metastasis developing years after nephrectomy

Demir, Lutfiye; Erten, Cigdem; Somali, Isil; Can, Alper; Dirican, Ahmet; Bayoglu, Vedat; Kucukzeybek, Yuksel; Altinboga, Aysegul; Ermete, Murat; Oztop, Rukiye; TARHAN, MUSTAFA

doi:10.5489/cuaj.11255

Metastases of renal cell carcinoma to the larynx and thyroid: Two case reports on metastasis developing years after nephrectomy

Demir L., Erten C., Somali I., Can A., Dirican A., Bayoglu V., ...More

Journal of the Canadian Urological Association, vol.6, no.5, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 6 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.5489/cuaj.11255
Journal Name: Journal of the Canadian Urological Association
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has a high metastatic potential due to its hematogen and vascular features. It metastasizes frequently to the lungs, the bones, the liver, the lymph nodes and the brain. Metastasis of RCC to the head and neck region is quite rare. In this case report, two RCC patients with head and neck metastases are presented: one occurring after 5 years and the other occurring 17 years after diagnosis. © 2012 Canadian Urological Association.