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Primary renal lymphoma presenting as acute renal failure
Summary
Kidney infiltration by lymphoma cells can cause acute renal failure (ARF). Early diagnosis and treatment improve kidney function, but lymphoma recurrence often leads to fatal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Diffuse bilateral kidney infiltration by lymphoma is a rare cause of acute renal failure (ARF).
- Only 51 cases have been documented, with 15 presenting initially with ARF.
- This study reviews 17 cases, focusing on clinical and pathological features.