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ArticleCureus2023

A Rare Case of Collecting Duct Carcinoma With Extensive Coagulative Necrosis.

Robert Colef, Leslie Mescallado, Nfn Kiran, Monika Wrzolek, Shahbaz Khan

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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. Cited by 7 papers.

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5 authors.

Robert ColefPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Northwell Health, New York City, USA.
Leslie MescalladoPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Northwell Health, New York City, USA.
Nfn KiranPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Northwell Health, New York City, USA.
Monika WrzolekPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Northwell Health, New York City, USA.
Shahbaz KhanPathology and Laboratory Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, New York City, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Collecting duct carcinoma (CDC) is an aggressive renal malignancy with limited diagnostic and therapeutic consensus. We report a case of a 69-year-old male with CDC and extensive coagulative necrosis who presented with lower extremity swelling, abdominal distention, and an enlarged left kidney causing grade IV hydronephrosis. Initial treatment with a left percutaneous nephrostomy was followed by clinical deterioration and a diagnosis of emphysematous pyelonephritis. Pathological examination of drainage material revealed extensive coagulative necrosis and was suggestive of a necrotic neoplasm. Subsequent left nephrectomy confirmed CDC with high-grade features, stromal desmoplasia, and extensive coagulative necrosis. Immunohistochemistry studies supported the diagnosis. This study highlights the diagnostic complexity of CDC and emphasizes the need for accurate reporting of atypical presentations. CDC remains a formidable clinical entity with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. Further research is essential to enhance our understanding and management of this rare and aggressive renal malignancy.

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bellini carcinomacollecting duct carcinomaextensive necrosismetastatic renal medullaryrare renal malignancy

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PMID38957193
PMCPMC11218601

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