Renal Leiomyosarcoma : A Diagnostic Challenge
Joint Authors
Cortese, Cherise
Valery, Jose R.
Tan, Winston
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Renal leiomyosarcoma is a very rare tumor that clinically and radiographically mimics more common renal malignancies.
The infrequency of the condition makes it very difficult to diagnose.
A 70-year-old male smoker presented with months of hematuria, right-sided flank pain, and weight loss.
Imaging revealed a 3.8-centimeter renal mass that had characteristics similar to renal cell carcinoma.
Initial biopsy of the mass was negative for malignancy.
Two months later, subsequent imaging revealed what appeared to be metastatic bone lesions.
Again, a biopsy of one of the lesions was negative for malignancy.
Subsequent ureteral pyeloscopy, ureteroscopic renal pelvis biopsy, and brush cytology were negative for malignancy as well.
The decision was made to perform nephrectomy for the removal of the mass.
Pathologic analysis revealed renal leiomyosarcoma.
This case illustrates the difficulty in diagnosing renal leiomyosarcoma.
Repeated pathologic sampling was negative because of the tumor heterogeneity.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are very significant as surgical resection at an early stage offers the best prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Valery, Jose R.& Tan, Winston& Cortese, Cherise. 2013. Renal Leiomyosarcoma : A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Valery, Jose R.…[et al.]. Renal Leiomyosarcoma : A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Valery, Jose R.& Tan, Winston& Cortese, Cherise. Renal Leiomyosarcoma : A Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473204
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473204