Case Report

Acrometastasis in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Authors: PATRICK A. ADEGBOYEGA MD, ADEKUNLE ADESOKAN MD, STEVEN F. VIEGAS MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Acrometastasis is rare and may occur as the primary manifestation of an occult malignant tumor. Clinically, it may mimic benign osteoarthritic diseases, thus resulting in misdiagnosis and improper treatment. We describe a patient with renal cell carcinoma that presented itself as a case of chronic osteomyelitis after trauma to a finger. Such a lesion presents diagnostic challenges to both clinicians and histopathologists.

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