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An unusual association between renal tuberculosis and urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract; a case report

Authors :
Moez Rahoui
Yassine Ouanes
Jasser Maatougui
Kays Chaker
Sami Ben Rhouma
Yassine Nouira
Source :
Urology Case Reports, Vol 43, Iss , Pp 102113- (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2022.

Abstract

The occurrence of urothelial carcinoma and tuberculosis in the same kidney is exceptional. To our knowledge, a few cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report a case of an unusual association between renal tuberculosis and urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract in a 61-year-old patient and discuss the diagnosis and treatment difficulties.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22144420
Volume :
43
Issue :
102113-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Urology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8c80ffdc4714699b46e1712c02b6a72
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102113