Renal cell carcinoma and amyopathic dermatomyositis

Authors

  • Anthony F. Adili McMaster University, Section of Urology Department of Surgery
  • Haralambos Liaconis Dept of Surgery, McMaster University
  • Kaela Gusenbauer McMaster University, Section of Urology Department of Surgery
  • Anil Kapoor st josephs healthcare hamilton mcmaster institute of urology associate professor, mcmaster university, urology chair, genito-urinary oncology program, juravinski cancer center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2362

Keywords:

Dermatomyositis (DM), Amyopathic Dermatomyositis (ADM), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Abstract

Amyopathic dermatomyositis (dermatomyositis siné myositis) is a rare disorder with cutaneous lesions identical to those of classic dermatomyositis, but with no clinical evidence of myopathy. Association with malignancy has been suggested in a number of reports. We report the case of a 69-year-old man with a recent diagnosis of amyopathic dermatomyositis, who presented to the urology service with hematuria. Investigations revealed a 5.8- cm renal cell carcinoma and the patient underwent left radical nephrectomy without complication. To our knowledge, an association with renal cell carcinoma and amyopathic dermatomyositis has not been previously described.

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Published

2015-05-13

How to Cite

Adili, A. F., Liaconis, H., Gusenbauer, K., & Kapoor, A. (2015). Renal cell carcinoma and amyopathic dermatomyositis. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 9(5-6), E340–2. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.2362

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 5-6 (2015): CUAJ May

Section

Case Report

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