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We report the first pathologically confirmed case of synchronous primary clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and metastatic lung adenocarcinoma within the same kidney.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Case description<\/jats:title>\n A patient with tumors in the left lung, right femur, and left kidney underwent laparoscopic left nephrectomy. Postoperative pathology surprisingly identified two distinct lesions: a primary clear cell RCC and a metastatic adenocarcinoma. Subsequent biopsies confirmed the lung as the primary source of the adenocarcinoma (EGFR L858R mutation). The patient was treated with furmonertinib and radiotherapy.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n This case underscores the critical importance of histopathological confirmation in complex presentations. It illustrates that even with imaging suggestive of a single primary carcinoma, meticulous pathological evaluation is essential to uncover synchronous MPMNs, thereby guiding precise therapy. 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