ISSN 2326-7283
African Journal of Internal Medicine ISSN 2326-7283 Vol. 7 (12), pp. 001-003, December, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Activity of targeted therapy in squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney: Case report with review of literature
Rajae Najib¹, Nezar Bouyahya¹, Aziza Elhaouari² ; Mohammed Amine Chad¹, Hind El fatmi², Samia Arifi¹ and Nawfel Mellas¹
1Medical Oncology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FEZ, Morocco.
2Pathology Department, Hassan II University Hospital, FEZ, Morocco.
Accepted 07 July, 2019
Abstract
Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the kidney is a very rare clinical entity, having an incidence of about 0.5% of all renal malignancy. The lack of characteristic presentation leads to delay in the diagnosis and treatment resulting in grave prognosis for these patients. In this paper, we report a case of renal squamous cell carcinoma treated with Sunitinib with a good response, an acceptable safety profile and we analyze different data about diagnosis and treatment of this rare entity.
Key words: Carcinoma, kidney, squamous cell, sunitinib, targeted therapy.