Bilateral renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney

Pathol Oncol Res. 2002;8(4):270-1. doi: 10.1007/BF03036743. Epub 2003 Feb 11.

Abstract

We report a case of bilateral renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney. To the best of our knowledge this is the second reported case in the international literature. We performed different radiological examinations preoperatively to identify of blood supply, because correct preoperative location of vessels is mandatory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome