A Rare Case of a Renal Cell Carcinoma Confined to the Isthmus of a Horseshoe Kidney

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Authors

Michael Kongnyuy · University of South Florida

Daniel R Martinez · University of South Florida

Anthony Park · University of South Florida

Barrett Z. McCormick · University of South Florida

Justin Parker · James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

Mary Hall · University of South Florida

Abstract

Horseshoe kidney (HSK) is the most common renal anomaly. Reports of the incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in HSK are conflicting. Very few cases of isthmus-located RCC have been reported in the literature. We report a unique case of an isthmus-located RCC. Proper vascular and tumor imaging prior to surgery is key to successful tumor removal.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies Renal cell carcinoma treatment Renal and related cancers

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Case Reports in Urology

Volume 2015, pp. 1-3

DOI: 10.1155/2015/126409

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