The role and value of surgery in metastatic renal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective clinical study of 106 nephrectomized cases

A rare cause of acute urinary retention: urethral metastasis from renal cell carcinoma

Metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the urethra is exceedingly rare, with only three cases of metachronous metastases previously reported. We report a 78-year-old man with acute urinary retention secondary to urethral metastasis presented as the first clinical manifestation. Subsequent investigation confirmed a primary in the right kidney. Radical nephrectomy and total penectomy were performed aiming for cure, though the patient died with brain metastases 22 months after the surgery. The incidence and route of spread of the disease are discussed. The presentation, treatment and outcome of the reported cases are reviewed.

Hoarseness; a unique clinical presentation for renal cell carcinoma

The first reported case of an isolated metastasis to the larynx from a regionally localized renal cell carcinoma presenting clinically as hoarseness is discussed. Aggressive management and outcome are presented.

Solitary metastasis of renal cell carcinoma to urethra

A case report of a solitary metastasis to the urethra from previously resected renal cell carcinoma is reported. The patient presented with total gross painless hematuria. We believe this is the first such case to be reported.