Renal Sinus Lipomatosis in Transplanted Kidneys : An Unusual Clinical Case
Joint Authors
Vitale, Sossio
Gallo, Riccardo
Garofalo, Gianluca
Apicella, Luca
Federico, Stefano
Vallone, Gianfranco
Russo, Luigi
Sabbatini, Massimo
Source
Case Reports in Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Renal sinus lipomatosis (RSL) represents an abnormal proliferation of the adipose tissue surrounding the renal pelvis of uncertain origin, associated with aging, obesity, steroid excess, infections, and calculosis.
It represents a rare complication in transplanted kidneys, and, despite the accurate and prolonged radiological followup of transplanted organs, only a few cases of RSL have been described in graft recipients, with no remarkable effects on renal function.
The diagnosis relies on ultrasonography (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and, finally, percutaneous biopsy.
We describe the case of an extensive RSL in a 38-year-old renal transplant recipient, diagnosed by ultrasonography and computed tomography.
The patient underwent a radiologic study because of an acute, asymptomatic renal impairment, that led to the diagnosis of a RSL of unusual dimensions, associated with a discrete hydronephrosis.
Paradoxically, after a short course of steroids, the recovery of renal function and the partial resolution of calyceal dilatation were observed.
The rarity of this affection, the need of a differential diagnosis with fat-containing tumors, and the possibility of parenchymal inflammation associated with RSL, potentially responsive to steroids, are also discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Apicella, Luca& Vallone, Gianfranco& Vitale, Sossio& Garofalo, Gianluca& Russo, Luigi& Gallo, Riccardo…[et al.]. 2012. Renal Sinus Lipomatosis in Transplanted Kidneys : An Unusual Clinical Case. Case Reports in Transplantation،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Apicella, Luca…[et al.]. Renal Sinus Lipomatosis in Transplanted Kidneys : An Unusual Clinical Case. Case Reports in Transplantation No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Apicella, Luca& Vallone, Gianfranco& Vitale, Sossio& Garofalo, Gianluca& Russo, Luigi& Gallo, Riccardo…[et al.]. Renal Sinus Lipomatosis in Transplanted Kidneys : An Unusual Clinical Case. Case Reports in Transplantation. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450765