| Literature DB >> 22783406 |
Andrea Boscà Robledo1, Sebastián Barber Millet, Juan F Orbis Castellanos, Eva M Montalvá Orón, Jose V Salom Fuster, Manuel DE Juan Burgueño.
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.Entities:
Year: 2012 PMID: 22783406 PMCID: PMC3389630 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2012.616
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncol Lett ISSN: 1792-1074 Impact factor: 2.967