Tongue metastasis as an initial presentation of renal cell carcinoma: a case report and literature review
2008
Tongue Metastasis from Kidney Cancer: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Azam Faisal, Abubakerr Muneer, Gollins Simon
Primary Institution: Department of Oncology, North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Hypothesis
Is tongue metastasis a rare initial presentation of renal cell carcinoma?
Conclusion
Tongue metastasis from renal cell carcinoma is rare and poses diagnostic challenges, with a generally poor prognosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Only three cases of tongue metastasis as the initial presentation of renal cell carcinoma have been reported since 1911.
- The prognosis for patients with tongue metastasis from renal cell carcinoma is poor.
- Surgical excision is the primary treatment for tongue metastasis.
Takeaway
Sometimes, cancer from the kidney can spread to the tongue, which is very unusual. This case shows how important it is to check for cancer in different places when someone has a tongue problem.
Methodology
Case report and literature review.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 78-year-old male chronic smoker.
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