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Published on: March 30, 2015
Renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney: radiology and pathology correlation
1Department of Medical Imaging, King Abdul Aziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is encountered in about 3% of all adult neoplasms. Presence of any kidney malformation can change the plan for surgical treatment of RCC with organ preserving surgery. We report a case of clear cell RCC in a horseshoe kidney. Computed tomography scan revealed a horseshoe kidney anomaly with a large mass in the left side. The diagnosis of RCC was confirmed by pathology and histology findings.
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