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Metachronous metastasis of renal cell carcinoma to the contralateral ureter 8 years after nephrectomy presenting as hydronephrosis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is characterized by a potential for unpredictable metastatic pattern and a capacity for delayed recurrence years after apparently curative surgical resection. Metastatic spread most commonly involves the lungs, bone, and lymph nodes, and involvement of the contralateral ureter is exceptionally rare, particularly when occurring as a true metachronous lesion years after primary tumor resection . Herein, we report a case of isolated contralateral distal ureteral metastasis identified 8 years after radical nephrectomy for RCC.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103447

Authors: Kolos K. Nagy, Caroline J. Cushman, Jason R. Jesudass, Seshadri D. Thirumala, Brian E. Nicholson, Donald P. Quick

Institutions: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Covenant Medical Center

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: $1,160