Duodenal Bleeding from Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Overview

Journal Case Rep Gastroenterol

Publisher Karger

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 2011 May 18

PMID 21577373

Citations 18

Authors

Tarun Rustagi

Priya Rangasamy

Mark Versland

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Abstract

Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to malignancy is relatively uncommon and the duodenum is the least frequently involved site. Duodenal metastasis is rare in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and early detection, especially in case of a solitary mass, helps in planning further therapy. We report a case of intractable upper gastrointestinal bleeding from metastatic RCC to the duodenum. The patient presented with melena and anemia, 13 years after nephrectomy for RCC. On esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a submucosal mass was noted in the duodenum, biopsies of which revealed metastatic RCC. In conclusion, metastasis from RCC should be considered in nephrectomized patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms and a complete evaluation, especially endoscopic examination followed by biopsy, is suggested.

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