Primary Renal Lymphoma Mimicking a Subcapsular Hematoma: A Case Report

Primary renal lymphoma (PRL) is a rare entity with a history of controversy regarding its existence. Lymphomatous involvement of the kidney is more commonly seen secondarily to spread from an adjacent lymphomatous mass, rather than arising primarily from the kidney. PRL can mimic other renal lesions...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of radiology case reports 2013-08, Vol.7 (8), p.18-26
Hauptverfasser: Dedekam, Erik, Graham, Jess, Strenge, Karen, Mosier, Andrew D.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Primary renal lymphoma (PRL) is a rare entity with a history of controversy regarding its existence. Lymphomatous involvement of the kidney is more commonly seen secondarily to spread from an adjacent lymphomatous mass, rather than arising primarily from the kidney. PRL can mimic other renal lesions such as renal cell carcinoma, renal abscess, and metastasis; therefore, an early diagnosis is crucial to guide treatment and properly assess prognosis. We present a rare case of a 77 year-old male who presented with hematuria and PRL mimicking a subcapsular hematoma.
ISSN:1943-0922
DOI:10.3941/jrcr.v7i8.1342