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[Renal cell carcinoma accompanied with ossification: a case report]
M Urushibara1, T Kamai, T Shiba
1Department of Urology, Fujisawa City Hospital, Japan.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|February 1, 1996
Summary
This rare case highlights renal cell carcinoma with ossification, a condition seldom seen in Japan. The patient developed hypercalcemia and acute renal failure, leading to a fatal outcome shortly after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a significant malignancy.
- Ossification within renal tumors is an exceptionally rare pathological finding.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old female patient presented with a rare instance of renal cell carcinoma exhibiting ossification.
- The patient had undergone a prior operation 6 months before the current presentation.
Findings:
- The patient experienced sudden onset of severe hypercalcemia.
- Hypercalcemia precipitated acute renal failure, contributing to the patient's rapid decline.
- Pathological examination confirmed renal cell carcinoma with ossification.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for rare pathological features in renal cell carcinoma.
- The association between ossified renal tumors and severe hypercalcemia warrants further investigation.
- Understanding this rare presentation is crucial for clinical management and prognosis of renal cell carcinoma.