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.
Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell / drug therapy*
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell / secondary*
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Humans
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Indoles / therapeutic use*
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Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
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Male
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Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / secondary*
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Pyrroles / therapeutic use*
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Sunitinib
Substances
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Indoles
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Pyrroles
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Sunitinib