Singapore Med J 2014; 55(7): e112-e113; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013185
Nephrogenic epistaxis
Kumar R, Sikka K, Kumar R, Chatterjee P
Correspondence: Dr Rakesh Kumar, winirk@hotmail.com
ABSTRACT
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in the nose and paranasal sinuses is very rare. We report an unusual case of metastatic RCC that presented as recurrent epistaxis ten years after curative nephrectomy. The purpose of this report is to draw the attention of clinicians to the possibility of metastatic RCC in patients with recurrent epistaxis and nasal mass. We also discuss treatment options and review the relevant literature.
Keywords: epistaxis, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, paranasal sinus tumours, radiotherapy, targeted molecular therapy
Singapore Med J 2014; 55(7): e112-e113; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013185
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