Abstract
Background: Collecting duct carcinoma of the kidney is a rare tumour with distinctive clinical and histopathological features. Management of this malignancy remains a challenge because of advanced stage at presentation and aggressive clinical course. Aims: We describe a case of Collecting Duct Carcinoma with variable immunohistochemistry and review the pathology and management. Results: Our patient died shortly after commencing systemic chemotherapy. Conclusion: Advances in immunohistochemistry have aided in diagnosis of this tumour. Early detection and nephrectomy offer the best chance of cure. Newer chemotherapeutic regimens may improve survival in more advanced disease.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 66-68 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Medical Science |
| Volume | 175 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jul 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine