Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review

Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review

We report on a patient who presented with cranial nerve VI bilateral paresis, absence of pharyngeal reflex, dysarthria, right tongue deviation, and right facial paralysis. Imaging studies showed an expansive process in the cranial base with clivus and petrous apex osteolysis. A biopsy confirmed the...

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Main Authors: Ilson Sepúlveda, Enrique Platin, Rodrigo Klaassen, M. Loreto Spencer, Cesar García, Ricardo Alarcón, David Ulloa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-08-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Clear cell
Carcinoma
Tumor
CT
MRI
Metastases
Renal
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/354575
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Summary:We report on a patient who presented with cranial nerve VI bilateral paresis, absence of pharyngeal reflex, dysarthria, right tongue deviation, and right facial paralysis. Imaging studies showed an expansive process in the cranial base with clivus and petrous apex osteolysis. A biopsy confirmed the presence of clear cell adenocarcinoma and suspicion of renal tumor metastases. Abdominal imaging studies revealed a mass in the right kidney. Consequently, radiotherapy was performed, and the patient was enrolled in a palliative care and pain control program.
ISSN:1662-6575

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