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Primary carcinoid of the kidney
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1993
Summary
A rare primary carcinoid tumor of the kidney was misdiagnosed as Wilms tumor. Re-examination revealed neuroendocrine markers, confirming the carcinoid diagnosis in this adult patient.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary carcinoid tumors of the kidney are exceedingly rare.
- Carcinoid tumors can mimic other renal malignancies, leading to diagnostic challenges.