Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney with hepatic invasion

Abstract

Introduction Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney is rare, with only a few cases reported to date. Case presentation A right renal mass was detected in a 73‐year‐old asymptomatic man. Dynamic contrast‐enhanced computed tomography showed a hypodensity mass extending from the upper pole of the kidney to the right lobe of the liver. Renal biopsy revealed that this tumor was squamous cell carcinoma. One month later, computed tomography showed rapid tumor growth. Radical nephrectomy and partial hepatic resection were performed. Pathological analysis indicated that this tumor originated from the tubular epithelium, and the patient was diagnosed with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney. Following up without adjuvant therapy, he developed retroperitoneal recurrence and multiple lung metastases and expired. Conclusion In this case, squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney invaded the liver and progressed rapidly. Considering these observations, surgical resection should be promptly performed in suspected cases.

Keywords

• hepatectomy
• kidney
• liver
• nephrectomy
• squamous cell carcinoma