A 24 year follow up of an isolated lymphangioma of the kidney.
Renal lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor of the kidney. An example is presented which was initially identified by excretory urography, angiography and biopsy. A 24 year follow up included computed tomography. The radiographic findings, pathogenesis and natural history of this unusual tumor are discussed.
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Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, City University of New York, NY 10029-6574, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000792:Angiography; D001706:Biopsy; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014567:Urography