May 14
Findings: Large solid mass in right kidney .
The mass is causing distortion of the renal parenchyma ,
collecting system and sinus fat.
Diagnosis: Renal cell carcinoma
Discussion : The most common primary malignant tumors
in adults, 80% of all malignant renal tumors , usually
between 40-60 years of age . Man to woman ratio are 2:1 ,
20-50% of hypernephroma are associated with von hipple –
lindau disease.
These tumors mostly spread by direct extension into the
renal pelvis and the blood stream , thus early spread to the
lungs is expected. Involvement of renal sinus soft tissue is
occurred. Secondary deposits to the bones , liver and
opposite kidney are commonly seen.



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