Hematochezia due to a renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the rectum: A case report and review of the literature

Rev Gastroenterol Mex. 2006 Jul-Sep;71(3):316-8.

Abstract

While primary tumors of the GI tract are a frequent cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, metastatic lesions to the bowel uncommonly present with hematochezia, and rectal involvement is particularly rare. We describe the case of a 70-year-old man with an exceedingly late recurrence of renal cell carcinoma who presented with hematochezia due to a metastasis in the rectum. This is the first report to include both endoscopic and endoscopic ultrasound images of such a lesion. In the correct clinical setting, metastatic disease to the rectum should be included on the differential diagnosis of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / secondary*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Male
  • Rectal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / secondary*