[A case of renal cell carcinoma with erythrocytosis]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 1992 May;38(5):557-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A case of renal cell carcinoma with erythrocytosis is presented. A 51-year-old man was referred to us for evaluation of left renal mass. Laboratory data revealed marked erythrocytosis and elevated serum erythropoietin level. These data were normalized after removal of the left kidney. Pathological diagnosis was adenocarcinoma of clear cell type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / complications*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycythemia / complications*