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[Bilateral synchronous renal cell carcinoma: a case report]
H Ito1, S Tokunaga, Y Nakamura
1Department of Urology, Kanazawa University School of Medicine.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|September 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details a 55-year-old man diagnosed with bilateral synchronous renal cell carcinoma. Surgical intervention included right nephrectomy and left partial nephrectomy for these encapsulated tumors.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Bilateral synchronous renal cell carcinoma is a rare clinical presentation.
- Early detection of renal tumors is crucial for effective management.
- This report focuses on a unique case requiring surgical intervention for tumors in both kidneys.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old male presented with a right renal tumor detected during routine ultrasound.
- Further imaging with enhanced CT scan and angiography confirmed bilateral renal tumors.
- The patient underwent a right nephrectomy and a left partial nephrectomy.
Findings:
- Histological examination revealed bilateral renal cell carcinoma.
- Both tumors were classified as clear cell subtype, Expansive type, alveolar type, G2, INF alpha, pT1, pV0.
- Tumors were noted to be completely encapsulated.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in identifying synchronous bilateral renal masses.
- Surgical management strategies for bilateral renal cell carcinoma may involve nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy.
- Understanding the histological subtypes and staging is vital for prognosis and treatment planning in renal cell carcinoma.