Collecting duct carcinoma of the kidney: a case report with variable immunohistochemistry.
Ir J Med Sci
; 175(3): 66-8, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Collecting duct carcinoma of the kidney is a rare tumour with distinctive clinical and histopathological features. Management of this malignancy remains a challenge because of advanced stage at presentation and aggressive clinical course.AIMS:
We describe a case of Collecting Duct Carcinoma with variable immunohistochemistry and review the pathology and management.RESULTS:
Our patient died shortly after commencing systemic chemotherapy.CONCLUSION:
Advances in immunohistochemistry have aided in diagnosis of this tumour. Early detection and nephrectomy offer the best chance of cure. Newer chemotherapeutic regimens may improve survival in more advanced disease.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Ósseas
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Carcinoma de Células Renais
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Neoplasias Renais
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Vértebras Lombares
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ir J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irlanda