Sigmoid kidney associated with renal adenocarcinoma.
A rare case of adenocarcinoma in a sigmoid kidney is reported. The literature is reviewed and the operative technique described. Preoperative arteriogram and cavogram are an essential part of the evaluation and provide aid in the surgical approach.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001027:Aortography; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D014567:Urography