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[Oncocytoma and calcification. A rare association]
J A Romero1, O Bielsa, J M Gil-Vernet
1Département d'Urologie, Hospital Clínic, Barcelone, Espagne.
Journal D'Urologie
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Calcified kidney tumors are rare, with oncocytoma being an exceptional cause. This case highlights the need to consider oncocytoma in the differential diagnosis of calcified renal masses, despite its infrequent presentation.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Oncocytomas are benign kidney tumors, accounting for 3-6% of renal neoplasms.
- Calcified renal masses typically have a debated prognosis, especially when oncocytoma is involved due to limited data.
- The presentation of oncocytoma as a calcified kidney mass is exceptionally rare.