Extrarenal multiorgan metastases of collecting duct carcinoma of the kidney: A case series
2008
Case Reports of Collecting Duct Carcinoma with Multiorgan Metastases
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Nakamura Hisao, Kuirhara Yasuyuki, Matsushita Kazuhiko, Sakai Akehide, Yamaguchi Toshio, Nakajima Yasuo
Primary Institution: Yokohama Sakae Kyousai Hospital
Conclusion
The study presents two cases of collecting duct carcinoma with extensive multiorgan metastases, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Both patients had misdiagnoses before the correct identification of collecting duct carcinoma.
- Extensive metastases were confirmed through autopsy in both cases.
- Chemotherapy was ineffective in both patients, leading to their deaths.
Takeaway
This study talks about two men who had a rare kidney cancer that spread to many other parts of their bodies, making it hard to treat.
Methodology
The study presents two case reports with autopsy confirmation of collecting duct carcinoma and its metastases.
Limitations
The study is based on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two male patients, aged 55 and 77.
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