Renal cell carcinoma insulated in the renal capsule with calcification and ossification.
We describe a case of renal-cell carcinoma insulated and entrapped in the renal capsule by a calcified and ossified rim. To our knowledge, this is the first time a renal-cell carcinoma of the renal capsule is reported. The fact that the tumor cells originated from the distal/medullary tubules was supported by immunohistochemical studies. The pertinent literature is reviewed.
Haddad
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Section of Urology, Carl T. Hayden V.A. Medical Center, Phoenix, Ariz.
Shah
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Manné
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Costantino
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Somsin
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed