Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2025; 13(4): 100037
Published online Feb 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i4.100037
Primary parenchymal squamous cell carcinoma of the kidney: A case report
Zhi-Hui Zheng, Bo Shao, Chao-Min Xu, Ke Wang, Jia-Zhu Wen, Li-Kang Luo, Jia-Cheng Guan
Zhi-Hui Zheng, Chao-Min Xu, Department of Ultrasound, The Second People’s Hospital of Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China
Bo Shao, Department of Radiology, Shulan (Quzhou) Hospital, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China
Ke Wang, Jia-Zhu Wen, Jia-Cheng Guan, Department of Radiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China
Li-Kang Luo, Department of Pathology, The Second people’s Hospital of Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China
Co-first authors: Zhi-Hui Zheng and Bo Shao.
Author contributions: Zheng ZH and Shao B designed the study, prepared and drafted the manuscript; Xu CM proofread the manuscript; Wen JZ and Luo LK contributed to the acquisition of imaging data; Wang K interpreted the findings; Guan JC provided critical manuscript revision for important intellectual content; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Jia-Cheng Guan, Doctor, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Radiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Quzhou, No. 338 Xin’an Avenue, Qujiang District, Quzhou 324000, Zhejiang Province, China. gjcqzey@126.com
Received: August 5, 2024
Revised: September 27, 2024
Accepted: October 29, 2024
Published online: February 6, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the renal parenchyma is extremely rare. This study reports a 51-year-old man with primary SCC of the renal parenchyma, accompanied by lymph node metastasis. A comprehensive exposition of its clinical trajectory and imaging manifestation is presented, aiming to enhance comprehension and management of this rare disease.