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ArticleCureus2023

The Transition From Localized to Metastatic: A Case Report of Adult TFE3-Positive Xp11.2 Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Mohammad Saad Naviwala, Tasneem Dawood, Zeeshan Uddin, Qurratulain Chundriger, Imran K Jalbani

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mohammad Saad NaviwalaOncology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Tasneem DawoodOncology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Zeeshan UddinPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Qurratulain ChundrigerPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Imran K JalbaniUrology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Aga Khan University Hospital · PK

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Abstract

Xp11.2 translocation renal cell carcinoma (Xp11.2 RCC) is a rare tumor, occurring more frequently in childhood than in adulthood. It results from Xp11.2 chromosome translocations and the fusion of the transcription factor E3 (TFE3) gene. In this context, we present a case report of an 18-year-old female who was diagnosed with Xp11.2 RCC following open radical nephrectomy and lymph node dissection on the left side. The histopathological analysis indicated stage T3aN1Mx disease, which was confirmed through immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). The patient remained under observation until March 2023 when systemic scans uncovered the presence of ascites, peritoneal carcinomatosis, and left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. A subsequent biopsy reaffirmed the primary disease, leading to the planning of systemic treatment involving tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and immunotherapy. However, due to financial constraints, the patient's treatment options were limited to sunitinib initially. The current plan involves reevaluation after three months using scans to determine the subsequent course of treatment. Our case report offers crucial insights into the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare malignancy. This enhances medical understanding, guides research, and improves the management of similar cases. Case reports like this share practical experiences, shaping future studies and patient care.

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adult renal cell carcinomas (rcc) associated with xp11.2 translocationsradical nephrectomysurgical case reporttfe3 gene fusiontyrosine kinase inhibitors

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