Metachronous Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma to the Jejunum Presenting with Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2017 Apr;27(4):254-256.

Abstract

Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) is a rare cause of massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). We report a 51-year man who underwent left nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) 6 years ago. presenting with massive LGIB. Preoperative abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed small bowel mass. Exploration of the abdomen revealed jejunal mass. Resection of the mass along with the jejunal segment with end-to-end anastomosis was performed. Histopathology of the jejunal mass confirmed MRCC. MRCC should be expected as a source of massive LGIB in a patient with history of RCC. Surgical intervention should not be delayed in a hemodynamically unstable patient and persistent bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / complications
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Humans
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / complications
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Jejunal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome