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Case Report: The integration of chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy in a patient with advanced-stage renal squamous cell carcinoma and pulmonary metastases

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Renal squamous cell carcinoma (RSCC) is an uncommon malignancy, representing less than 1% of all renal cancers, and is associated with a notably poor prognosis. Surgical intervention is the primary treatment modality for early and intermediate-stage cases; however, the efficacy of combined chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy in advanced-stage patients remains unclear. In this report, we present a case of RSCC with pulmonary metastases, wherein the patient attained disease remission following a treatment regimen comprising combined chemo-radiotherapy and immunotherapy. The patient demonstrated a progression-free survival (PFS) of 12 months and an overall survival (OS) of 14 months. This case study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the treatment approach, potentially serving as a reference for therapeutic strategies in patients with inoperable RSCC.

Source: Frontiers in Immunology

DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1645909

Authors: Yanlin Niu, Shengchao Wang, Xinzhou Deng, Ming Luo, Jingjing Chai, Zhiguo Luo

Institutions: Hubei University of Medicine, Taihe Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801