Inflammatory pseudotumor of the kidney

J Clin Imaging Sci. 2011:1:7. doi: 10.4103/2156-7514.75252. Epub 2011 Jan 8.

Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the kidney is a rare benign condition with unknown etiology that can mimic malignancy. We report a case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the kidney. A 59-year-old male patient was admitted with a complaint of right flank pain and hematuria. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging of the patient revealed a 9 cm × 10 cm mass originating from the renal parenchyma with posterior extension. Operative findings revealed a mass adhering to the psoas muscle. Histopathologic examination demonstrated spindle-shaped fibroblast cells accompanying inflammatory cells. The pathological diagnosis was renal inflammatory pseudotumor. Repeated US and computed tomography revealed complete remission.

Keywords: Inflammatory pseudotumor; kidney; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasonography.

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