2006
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2490-6-11
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Adult clear cell sarcoma of the kidney: A case report

Abstract: BackgroundClear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) in adults is extremely rare. Optimal treatment of adult patients with CCSK remains unclear.Case presentationA 22-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of left flank pain. A color duplex sonography revealed a hypervascular, heterogeneous renal mass. Abdominal and pelvic computerized tomography showed a heterogeneous mass originating from the lower pole of the left kidney and infiltrating to the psoas muscle. Further evaluation including bone scan did not… Show more

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“…Treatment of CCSK remains controversial, and the optimal treatment is unknown. A combination of chemotherapy regimens (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, actinomycin D, and vincristine), and radical nephrectomy with or without radiation is used [ 7 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Treatment of CCSK remains controversial, and the optimal treatment is unknown. A combination of chemotherapy regimens (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, actinomycin D, and vincristine), and radical nephrectomy with or without radiation is used [ 7 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, it is classified separately from WT because of several distinctive features. It usually tends to metastasize to bones being different from WT [4].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is an uncommon malignant tumor of uncertain histogenesis that occurs most commonly in childhood [ 1 ]. Only rare cases have been reported in adults [ 2 ]. It represents 4-5% of primary renal neoplasms and is known for its aggressive behavior, tendency for recurrence, and metastasis to bone [ 3 – 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%