A Case Of Spontaneous Regression Of Pulmonary Metastases Arising From Hypernephroma Following Nephrectomy
British Journal of Urology 43: 1971; 65-68
View Original Source →Abstract
A case of an extensive renal cell carcinoma with temporary regression of pulmonary metastases is reported. The literature of similar reported cases is briefly reviewed.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
59-year-old woman
Clinical Characteristics
Painless haematuria, blood-stained urine, large mass in the left side of the abdomen, normal blood picture with a haemoglobin of 83%, normal electrolytes and albuminuria ++ with occasional microscopic red cells in the urine, widespread secondary deposits in chest x-ray, enlarged left kidney with ill-defined renal elements, mass occupying the lower pole, right kidney and ureter normal, primary carcinoma of the kidney, passage of a ureteric cast with no malignant cells, chest x-ray showed slight improvement and later reported as normal
Remission Characteristics
Spontaneous regression of pulmonary metastases after nephrectomy, chest x-ray remained clear
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Nephrectomy
Additional Notes
The patient had received no radiotherapy or antimitotic drugs. When last seen the patient was well, having returned to her normal duties and having put on 1 1/2 stone in weight.