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Bilateral renal hemangiopericytoma
R K Heppe1, R E Donohue, J E Clark
1Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Denver, Colorado.
Urology
|September 1, 1991
Summary
The first case of bilateral renal hemangiopericytoma, a rare kidney tumor, is presented. This review highlights the tumor
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Oncology
Background:
- Renal hemangiopericytoma is a rare vascular tumor of the kidney.
- Previous literature reports 19 cases of renal hemangiopericytoma.
Observation:
- Presents the first reported case of bilateral renal hemangiopericytoma.
- Analyzes patient demographics: age range 16-68 years (mean 41), equal sex distribution.
Findings:
- Reviews 19 previously reported renal hemangiopericytomas.
- Reports a 50% mortality rate associated with renal hemangiopericytoma.
Implications:
- Highlights the rarity and potential severity of renal hemangiopericytoma.
- Emphasizes surgical intervention as the primary therapeutic approach.