Spontaneous Regression of Multiple Pulmonary Metastases of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report.
- Author:
Yeung Tae LEE
1
;
Suck Sahn PARK
;
Jin Moo LEE
;
David John SEEL
Author Information
1. Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju*, Department of Urology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul**, Oncology Section, Department of Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju***.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
renal cell carcinoma;
spontaneous regression
- MeSH:
Ambulatory Care;
Animals;
Carcinoma, Renal Cell*;
Cats;
Humans;
Liver;
Lung;
Male;
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate;
Middle Aged;
Neoplasm Metastasis*;
Nephrectomy;
Thorax;
Vinblastine
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1984;25(4):541-546
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
During an analysis of 27 patients cases of advanced renal cell carcinoma, eleven of which patients had pulmonary metastases. The case of a 53 year old male who underwent spontaneous regression of his lung metastases was found. This patient underwent right radical nephrectomy leaving some gross disease in the right lobe of the liver. Postoperatively regression was noted within 4 weeks and substantial decrease in the size of the metastatic lesions was noted before velban and Depoprovera were instituted 6 weeks after surgery. Complete disappearance of multiple pulmonary metastases was noted on the chest PA 8 weeks after surgery. At the time of the last clinic visit one year postoperatively, the pulmonary metastatic lesions had regressed entirely on the chest PA, leaving only micronodular hilar and Lt. lower lobe lesions on the chest CAT scan.
