Renal Metastatic Melanoma Presenting With Solitary Mass

The kidney is a rare site of metastatic implantation. Metastases to the kidney most commonly originate from carcinomas in the lungs, breasts, and colon. Melanoma metastasis to the kidney is rare. We present an unusual case of melanoma metastasis to the kidney arising in a 76-year-old male who was di...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 12; p. e51253
Main Authors Bıçak, Tuğçem, Ozekinci, Selver, Bıçak, Yekta, Dağgülli, Mansur
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 28.12.2023
Cureus
Subjects
Antibodies
Autopsies
Case reports
Chemotherapy
Cytoplasm
Hematuria
Immunotherapy
Kidney cancer
Lungs
Lymphatic system
Medical prognosis
Melanoma
Metastasis
Nocturia
Pathology
Tumors
University faculty
Urology
Turkey
solitary kidney mass
skin
kidney
melanoma
metastasis
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Summary:The kidney is a rare site of metastatic implantation. Metastases to the kidney most commonly originate from carcinomas in the lungs, breasts, and colon. Melanoma metastasis to the kidney is rare. We present an unusual case of melanoma metastasis to the kidney arising in a 76-year-old male who was diagnosed with melanoma two years ago. We emphasize the importance of thorough patient anamnesis when diagnosing renal cell carcinoma or urothelial carcinoma is challenging. In cases where patients with a history of melanoma present with new masses or lesions, even in atypical areas, considering melanoma metastasis in the differential diagnosis is crucial.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51253