Prostatic metastasis of renal cell carcinoma successfully treated with sunitinib

Urol Int. 2009;83(1):122-4. doi: 10.1159/000224882. Epub 2009 Jul 27.

Abstract

Metastases of renal cell carcinoma to the prostate gland are very rare. We present a case of a metastasis of renal cell carcinoma in the prostate which occurred 10 years after nephrectomy. Treatment with sunitinib was initiated and a notable response achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Indoles / therapeutic use*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Pyrroles / therapeutic use*
  • Sunitinib

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Indoles
  • Pyrroles
  • Sunitinib