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¹Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, J & K, India.

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Summary

Renal replacement lipomatosis is a condition where fatty tissue replaces kidney tissue, often due to severe kidney damage. This report details a rare case of total replacement, discussing causes and treatments.

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Nephrology
Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Renal replacement lipomatosis involves the proliferation of fibrofatty tissue replacing renal parenchyma.
It is typically unilateral, often stemming from severe renal atrophy or destruction, commonly caused by calculi.
This condition ranges from moderate renal sinus lipomatosis to complete replacement of the kidney by fat.

Observation:

This case report presents a rare instance of total renal replacement lipomatosis.
The extensive proliferation of fibrofatty tissue has completely replaced the native renal parenchyma.

Findings:

The study details a severe case of renal replacement lipomatosis where the entire kidney parenchyma is substituted by adipose tissue.
Pathogenic mechanisms contributing to this extreme replacement are explored.

Implications:

Understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of renal replacement lipomatosis is crucial for appropriate diagnosis and management.
This case highlights the spectrum of the condition and informs potential treatment strategies for severe presentations.