Synchronous tumors: Renal cell carcinoma with adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of vater; case report

Abstract

Multiple tumors that occur at the same time are defined as synchronized tumors. Occurrence of renal cell carcinomas with synchronous tumors is a rare condition. A 79-year-old female presented with complaints of intermittent fever, anemia, loss of appetite and weight. Imaging studies revealed the presence of pancreatic lesion with proximal choledocal dilatation and a mass lesion in lower pole of the left kidney. The patient was treated successfully by open left partial nephrectomy for the renal cancer and pancreaticoduodenectomy with cholecystectomy for the pancreatic lesion. In this case report, a patient who has synchronous adenocarcinoma of ampulla of Vater and renal cell carcinoma will be presented. © Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine.