Metastasis of the gallbladder in clear cell renal carcinoma

Boscà Robledo,Andrea; Barber Millet,Sebastián; Orbis Castellanos,Juan  F.; Montalvá Orón,Eva  M.; Salom Fuster,Jose  V.; De Juan Burgueño,Manuel

doi:10.3892/ol.2012.616

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Metastasis of the gallbladder in clear cell renal carcinoma

Authors:
- Andrea Boscà Robledo
- Sebastián Barber Millet
- Juan F. Orbis Castellanos
- Eva M. Montalvá Orón
- Jose V. Salom Fuster
- Manuel De Juan Burgueño
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Affiliations: Department of General Surgery, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia 46026, Spain
Pages: 1136-1138
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Published online on: February 22, 2012

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Abstract

Metastasis of the gallbladder due to renal cell tumors is rare. We present a case of gallbladder and metachronous left adrenal metastasis at six months follow‑up, which demonstrates the importance of radiological tests and histology when making a definitive diagnosis. Clinical findings are not specific enough to arrive at a final diagnosis. However, immunohistochemistry is necessary to differentiate between primary and secondary metastatic tumors. Cholecystectomy should be performed to obtain a definitive diagnosis and to improve survival in cases of single lesions in the gallbladder.

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International Journal of Oncology

Molecular Medicine Reports

Oncology Reports

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