Metastatic renal cell carcinoma to the orofacial region: A novel method to alleviate symptoms and control disease progression.

Abstract

Head and neck metastatic tumours are uncommon. The primary tumors most likely to metastasize are those of the thyroid, breast, and lungs. The management of metastatic carcinoma in the orofacial region is variable. Palliative and symptomatic approaches are the mainstay in the management. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the feasibility of using PDT to alleviate nasal and visual symptoms and control the growth of metastatic renal cell carcinoma to the orofacial region.

• Authors: Zaid Hamdoon, Waseem Jerjes, Tahwinder Upile, Sarah Akram, Colin Hopper
• Journal: Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy (Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther) Vol. 7 Issue 4 Pg. 246-50 (Dec 2010) ISSN: 1873-1597 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 21112547 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Carcinoma, Renal Cell (drug therapy, physiopathology, secondary)
• Humans
• Kidney Neoplasms (pathology)
• Male
• Maxillary Neoplasms (drug therapy, physiopathology, secondary)
• Middle Aged
• Photochemotherapy