Solitary renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the hand: the need for wide excision or amputation.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma responds poorly to chemotherapy or radiation therapy and is associated with a dismal survival rate. In cases of a solitary acrometastasis, the literature supports complete resection of the lesion in an effort to prolong survival. We report a patient who presented with a solitary metachronous renal cell metastasis to the middle phalanx of the index finger. The lesion was correctly identified as a renal cell metastasis and aggressive surgical management was performed with curative intent.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ghert, MA; Harrelson, JM; Scully, SP
Published Date
- January 2001
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 26 / 1
Start / End Page
- 156 - 160
PubMed ID
- 11172383
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0363-5023
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1053/jhsu.2001.20163
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States