Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastases

Abstract

We reviewed all cases of unusual clinical metastases of renal cell carcinoma found in the English literature. The percentages of usual and unusual clinical metastases are compared with data of some large autopsy series. The involvement of various organs is considered and some metastatic modes and patterns are reported. The analysis shows that clinical metastases are obviously underdiagnosed. Correct staging based on careful clinical investigations is paramount for optimal management of metastatic renal cancer.

Key-words:

• renal cell carcinoma
• unusual metastases
• metastatic behavior