Bilateral renal mass-renal disorder: tuberculosis

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Radiology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• New onset renal failure necessitates thorough evaluation, including renal sonography.
• Renal masses discovered during sonography require further investigation, potentially involving functional imaging.
• Tuberculosis can present with renal involvement, including renal masses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of bilateral renal masses in a young female patient.
• To emphasize the role of functional imaging in evaluating renal masses in renal insufficiency.
• To discuss the association between tuberculosis and renal insufficiency with bilateral renal masses.

Main Methods:

• Renal sonography was performed as part of the initial evaluation for new onset renal failure.
• Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was utilized to further characterize the bilateral renal masses.
• Clinical presentation and diagnostic workup were reviewed.

Main Results:

• Sonography revealed bilateral renal masses in a young female patient presenting with weakness and fatigue.
• MR imaging confirmed the presence of bilateral renal masses.
• The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis and renal insufficiency.

Conclusions:

• Bilateral renal masses can be a manifestation of tuberculosis in young females with renal insufficiency.
• Functional imaging, such as MR, plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of renal masses.
• Early detection and appropriate management are essential for patients with renal failure and suspected renal masses.