Pancreatic Metastasis from Renal Cell Carcinoma
Author Information
Author(s): Shrikhande Shailesh V, Büchler Peter, Esposito Irene, Loos Martin, Büchler Markus W, Friess Helmut
Primary Institution: University of Heidelberg
Hypothesis
Is a radical resection justified in view of a locally advanced (metastatic) pathology?
Conclusion
This case possibly documents the first instance of portal vein renal tumor thrombosis in isolated pancreatic metastasis from previously operated renal cell carcinoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Pancreatic metastases from renal cell carcinoma are uncommon.
- Surgical resection remains the only worthwhile treatment for pancreatic metastasis.
- The patient had a smooth postoperative recovery and was discharged on the 9th postoperative day.
- Final histopathology confirmed a metastatic renal cell carcinoma to the pancreas.
Takeaway
A patient with kidney cancer had a tumor that spread to the pancreas and caused a blockage in a vein, but doctors were able to remove it surgically.
Methodology
The patient underwent a subtotal left pancreatectomy with portal vein resection and primary anastomosis.
Limitations
The long-term outcome of such radical procedures needs a larger collective experience to reach a meaningful conclusion.
Participant Demographics
A 62-year-old male patient.
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