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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022

Misdiagnosis of pancreatic metastasis from renal cell carcinoma: A case report.

Xuan-Kun Liang, Lu-Jing Li, Ye-Mei He, Zuo-Feng Xu

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Xuan-Kun LiangDepartment of Medical Ultrasonics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China.
Lu-Jing LiDepartment of Medical Ultrasonics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China.
Ye-Mei HeDepartment of Medical Ultrasonics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China.
Zuo-Feng XuDepartment of Medical Ultrasonics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China. xuzuofeng77@aliyun.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPancreatic metastases account for only a small proportion of all pancreatic malignancies. Isolated pancreatic metastasis from renal cell cancer (isPM-RCC) is extremely rare and may be difficult to differentiate from more common primary neoplasms. A history of nephrectomy is crucial for the diagnosis. CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 64-year-old Asian man who was diagnosed with a mass in the pancreatic head using computed tomography. He had no related symptoms, and his medical history was unremarkable, except for unilateral nephrectomy performed to remove a "benign" tumor 19 years ago. All preoperative imaging findings suggested a diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. However, ultrasound-guided biopsy revealed features of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Re-examination of the specimen resected 19 years ago confirmed that he had a ccRCC. The pancreatic mass was resected and pathological examination confirmed isPM-RCC.

conclusionMisdiagnosis of isPM-RCC is common because of its rarity and the long interval from resection of the primary tumor and manifestation of the metastasis. The history of the previous surgery may be the only clue.

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Case reportPancreatic metastasesPancreatic neuroendocrine tumorRenal cell carcinoma

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