A case of multiple pancreatic metastases from renal cell carcinoma mimicking a neuroendocrine tumor
Herein, we present the case of a 73-year-old man with recurrent pancreatic tumors 20 years postnephrectomy for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Imaging studies revealed multiple hypervascular tumors in the pancreas, posing a diagnostic challenge in differentiating RCC metastases from well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) chemical shift imaging played a pivotal role in suggesting the presence of fat, supporting RCC metastasis. Surgical resection confirmed the diagnosis.
Authors
- Hiroyuki Kuroda
- Akina Miyamoto
- Rika Yoshida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9157-643X)
- Takeshi Yoshizako (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-1375)
- Yasushi Kaji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5098-1300)
- Yuko Makihara
- Takashi Kishi
- Hoshio Uwabe
Institutions
- Shimane University (JP)
- Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital (JP)
- Shimane University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.024
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05