Metastatic renal cell carcinoma diagnosed by humerus metastasis: case report
Journal Title: Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
One-third of patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are metastatic at the time of diagnosis. RCC, the most common kidney cancer in adulthood, has a very high mortality rate. Bone metastases of the RCC usually present in the late period. Metastasis of RCC is osteolytic and aggressive. In this study, a 73-year-old RCC case diagnosed with humerus metastasis; clinic, imaging techniques, and treatment methods are discussed in the light of literature.
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