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Giant asymptomatic left renal oncocytoma in a 40-year-old man: a case report.

Authors :
Qaid, Sultan
Ghaleb, Radman
Ahmed, Faisal
Al-shami, Ebrahim
Alyhari, Qasem
Alwageeh, Saleh
Askarpour, Mohammad Reza
Source :
Pan African Medical Journal. May-Aug2022, Vol. 42, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Renal oncocytoma is a benign tumor that arises from epithelial cells of the distal renal tubules. It is naturally presented with a small-sized mass, and giant oncocytoma is uncommon. Renal oncocytoma is frequently asymptomatic and challenging to distinguish preoperatively from renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We present a 40-yearold man who presented with intermittent abdominal pain in the last two years. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan showed a large, heterogenous left renal mass measured 15 x 16 x 19.5 cm and associated with central calcifications suspected of RCC. The patient underwent a left radical nephrectomy without complication. The histopathological study revealed typical oncocytoma features. There was no detected recurrence or distant metastasis on six months follow-up. In conclusion, it is challenging to distinguish renal oncocytoma from RCC via preoperative radiology images, especially when a giant mass is present. The only histopathology examination of the removed specimen can provide a definitive diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19378688
Volume :
42
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pan African Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160040154
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.42.177.35965