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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2022; 10(32): 11942-11948
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.11942
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.11942
Primary squamous cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid differentiation of the kidney associated with ureteral stone obstruction: A case report
Xue-Hua Liu, Qian-Ming Zou, Jia-Dong Cao, Zhi-Chao Wang, Department of Urology Surgery, Fangcun Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Liu XH conducted the literature search, collected data, interpreted the data, and prepared the manuscript; Zou QM collected data, interpreted the data, edited the manuscript, and critically revised the draft; Cao JD interpreted the data and critically revised the draft; Wang ZC designed the study, interpreted the data, edited the manuscript, and critically revised the draft; all authors have read and approved the final version to be published.
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Corresponding author: Zhi-Chao Wang, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Urology Surgery, Fangcun Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of traditional Chinese Medicine, NO. 36 Lihai Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China.
Received: July 3, 2022
Peer-review started: July 3, 2022
First decision: August 21, 2022
Revised: September 2, 2022
Accepted: October 11, 2022
Article in press: October 11, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
Processing time: 128 Days and 2.5 Hours
Peer-review started: July 3, 2022
First decision: August 21, 2022
Revised: September 2, 2022
Accepted: October 11, 2022
Article in press: October 11, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
Processing time: 128 Days and 2.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with sarcomatoid differentiation is extremely rare and has a poor prognosis. The presence of SCC should be considered when a renal mass is found in a patient with long-term stones and hydronephrosis. Early surgical treatment may be beneficial.