Rare case of upper urinary tract squamous cell carcinoma presenting with significant paraneoplastic syndrome

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma of the upper urinary tract is a rare entity associated with rapidly progressive disease and poor outcomes. Here, we describe a case of a squamous cell carcinoma of the upper urinary tract associated with significant progression and paraneoplastic syndrome. Post-operatively, the patient had near complete resolution of her paraneoplastic syndromes with significant improvements in her functional status.

Keywords

• kidney cancer
• paraneoplastic
• squamous cell carcinoma
• upper urinary tract