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Renal neuroectodermal tumour presenting with hematuria.

Authors :
Tappouni R
El-Kady R
Raman J
Then M
Sarwani N
Source :
Journal of radiology case reports [J Radiol Case Rep] 2010; Vol. 4 (7), pp. 12-20. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Jul 01.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Peripheral primary neuroectodermal tumors (PNET) are uncommon tumors, with an overall incidence of 1% of all sarcomas. Renal PNET is extremely rare. It is an aggressive tumor, with a high incidence of local recurrence and early metastases. Radiological diagnosis can be challenging as it is often difficult to differentiate it from other primary renal neoplasms. Imaging features include a large heterogeneous mass with central low density areas due to necrosis. Intra tumor hemorrhage and calcification are rare. We present a rare case of a large PNET mimicking renal cell carcinoma in a 51 year old female that required arterial embolization and nephrectomy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1943-0922
Volume :
4
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of radiology case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22470742
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i7.288