Which malignant tumor is the classic exception to the rule that carcinomas spread via lymphatics?
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Correct answer: Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma (kidney) and Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver) frequently spread via the hematogenous route early in the disease, often invading the renal vein or portal vein, respectively.
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