Pancreatic metastasis of renal cell carcinoma: presentation, treatment and survival
JP FAURE, JJ TUECH, JP RICHER, P PESSAUX… - The Journal of …, 2001 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: The pancreas is an uncommon site of metastasis from renal cell carcinoma,
comprising 2% of pancreatic tumors removed in sizable series of operations. To our
knowledge the role of operative resection in the setting of metastatic malignancy to the
periampullary region has not yet been defined. We reviewed the records of 6 women and 2
men who underwent pancreatic resection due to malignancy and analyzed various
prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 1985 and 1995, 269 patients …
comprising 2% of pancreatic tumors removed in sizable series of operations. To our
knowledge the role of operative resection in the setting of metastatic malignancy to the
periampullary region has not yet been defined. We reviewed the records of 6 women and 2
men who underwent pancreatic resection due to malignancy and analyzed various
prognostic factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 1985 and 1995, 269 patients …