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Giant asymptomatic left renal oncocytoma in a 40-year-old man: a case report.
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Pan African Medical Journal . May-Aug2022, Vol. 42, p1-6. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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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