Endobronchial metastasis from renal cell carcinoma: Report of a case

A case of endobronchial metastasis from renal cell carcinoma developing 5 y ears after a right nephrectomy in a 63-year-old man is reported. Bronchosco pic examination performed after the patient presented with hemoptysis showe d a polypoid tumor obstructing the entrance to the left upper bronchus. A s narl was introduced through a bronchofiberscope to remove the endobronchial tumor, following which his atelectasis improved remarkably and his hemopty sis resolved. No side effects were observed. Electrosurgical snaring proved useful as palliative treatment to relieve bronchial obstruction due to an endobronchial metastasis in this patient.