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Published on: May 16, 2020
[Cystic nephroma. Report of 5 cases]
M J Rebassa Llull1, D Muñoz Vélez, F Hidalgo Pardo
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|August 29, 2000
Summary
Cystic nephroma is a rare, benign kidney condition. Surgical removal and histological analysis are key for diagnosis, with conservative excision recommended for best outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Oncology
Context:
- Cystic nephroma is an uncommon benign kidney disease with unknown etiology.
- Distinguishing benign from malignant cystic kidney lesions is crucial.
Purpose:
- To report five cases of cystic nephroma.
- To review clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of cystic nephroma.
Summary:
- Five cases of cystic nephroma were diagnosed between 1974 and 1988.
- Evaluation involved IVP, renal US, urography, FNA biopsy, and CT.
- Surgical excision was performed via lumbar incision or nephrectomy.
- Follow-up showed no recurrence or metastasis.
- Complete excision is advocated due to the benign nature of the lesion.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of surgical excision and histology for definitive diagnosis.
- Emphasizes conservative surgical approaches for benign cystic nephromas.
- Suggests herniation into the urinary tract as a characteristic radiological sign.
