NYMC Faculty Publications
DOI
10.1155/2017/7083451
Journal Title
Case Reports in Urology
First Page
7083451
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2017
Department
Urology
Abstract
Hyper IgE Syndrome (HIES) is an immunodeficiency disorder characterized by increased serum levels of IgE, eczema, and recurrent cutaneous and pulmonary infections. In this report, we present, to our knowledge, the first documented case of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) found in a patient with HIES. The patient received infectious disease clearance prior to obtaining a partial nephrectomy which revealed clear cell histology. Both HIES and RCC have an immunological basis for their pathophysiology and may involve common pathways. Further studies may provide insight into any possible link and clinicians should be mindful of immunocompromised patients who present with risk factors for genitourinary malignancy.
Recommended Citation
Patel, N., Ferretti, M., & Phillips, J. L. (2017). Hyper IgE Syndrome and Renal Cell Carcinoma. Case Reports in Urology, 2017, 7083451. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7083451
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Case Reports in Urology, vol. 2017, Article ID 7083451, 3 pages. The original material can be found here.
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