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Kays Chaker1, Nader Gharbia1, Alia Zehani2
1Urology Department, LA RABTA Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Abstract:
Renal tuberculosis is a rare and often under-recognized condition, frequently leading to delayed diagnosis due to its nonspecific symptoms and atypical clinical presentation. We report a case of renal tuberculosis initially masquerading as a renal cystic tumor in a 56-year-old woman. This case highlights the crucial importance of a thorough clinical and diagnostic approach to differentiate renal tuberculosis lesions from renal cystic tumors. Early and appropriate management of this condition can help avoid complications and improve patient prognosis.
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