Percutaneous endourologic approach for transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis.
A small mass was detected in the renal pelvis during investigation for hypertension and diminished renal function. Its presence was confirmed by computed tomography. Since the patient was not a candidate for nephrectomy, interventional percutaneous techniques were used to confirm the diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma and ultimately permit endourologic access for resection and cure.
Nolan
R L
RL
Department of Radiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Nickel
J C
JC
Froud
P J
PJ
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000150:complications; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography