Metastatic Ureteral Involvement of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
2011
Metastatic Ureteral Involvement of Lung Cancer
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Koichi Kodama, Tetsuya Imao, Kazuto Komatsu
Primary Institution: Toyama City Hospital
Hypothesis
Can lung cancer metastasize to the ureters?
Conclusion
Ureteral involvement by lung cancer is rare, but it should be considered in patients with hydronephrosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Ureteral obstruction due to lung cancer metastasis is extremely rare.
- The patient presented with hydronephrosis and a retroperitoneal mass.
- CT scans showed a nodule in the lung consistent with primary lung cancer.
- Final diagnosis was solitary retroperitoneal metastasis of adenocarcinoma of the lung.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 76-year-old man who had lung cancer that spread to his ureter, which is very unusual.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies, cytologic assessments, and biopsies to confirm the diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
76-year-old male, non-smoker.
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