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BackgroundPatients with metastatic renal carcinoma frequently have pre-existing renal impairment and not infrequently develop worsening renal function as a complication of their treatment. The presence of pancreatic metastases in patients with metastatic renal carcinoma, often confers a more favourable prognosis and as a consequence this patient group may be exposed to such treatments for more prolonged periods of time. However, the development of renal failure may also be a consequence of the cancer itself rather than its treatment.Case presentationWe present an 84-year-old patient receiving the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pazopanib for metastatic renal carcinoma who developed oxalate nephropathy as a consequence of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency resulting from pancreatic metastases.ConclusionsThis case demonstrates the importance of investigating unexpected toxicities and highlights the potential consequences of pancreatic insufficiency and its sequelae in patients with pancreatic metastases.

Original publication

DOI

10.1186/s12885-019-6215-y

Type

Journal article

Journal

BMC cancer

Publication Date

17/10/2019

Volume

19

Addresses

Department of Oncology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK.

Keywords

Humans, Carcinoma, Renal Cell, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Kidney Neoplasms, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Kidney Failure, Chronic, Calcium Compounds, Sulfonamides, Acetates, Oxalates, Pyrimidines, Pancrelipase, Gastrointestinal Agents, Protein Kinase Inhibitors, Treatment Outcome, Renal Dialysis, Aged, 80 and over, Male