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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spelling doaj-395b129e364541e8bd43d66c6a48a7222020-11-24T23:44:24ZengKarger PublishersCase Reports in Oncology1662-65752013-08-016241642310.1159/000354575354575Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature ReviewIlson SepúlvedaEnrique PlatinRodrigo KlaassenM. Loreto SpencerCesar GarcíaRicardo AlarcónDavid UlloaWe 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.http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/354575Clear cellCarcinomaTumorCTMRIMetastasesRenal
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author Ilson Sepúlveda
Enrique Platin
Rodrigo Klaassen
M. Loreto Spencer
Cesar García
Ricardo Alarcón
David Ulloa
spellingShingle Ilson Sepúlveda
Enrique Platin
Rodrigo Klaassen
M. Loreto Spencer
Cesar García
Ricardo Alarcón
David Ulloa
Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
Case Reports in Oncology
Clear cell
Carcinoma
Tumor
CT
MRI
Metastases
Renal
author_facet Ilson Sepúlveda
Enrique Platin
Rodrigo Klaassen
M. Loreto Spencer
Cesar García
Ricardo Alarcón
David Ulloa
author_sort Ilson Sepúlveda
title Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_short Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_full Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_fullStr Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Skull Base Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastasis of Renal Primary Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
title_sort skull base clear cell carcinoma, metastasis of renal primary tumor: a case report and literature review
publisher Karger Publishers
series Case Reports in Oncology
issn 1662-6575
publishDate 2013-08-01
description 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.
topic Clear cell
Carcinoma
Tumor
CT
MRI
Metastases
Renal
url http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/354575
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