Incidental solid renal mass in a cadaveric donor kidney
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Medknow in Indian Journal of Urology
- Vol. 28 (2), 202-203
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-1591.98467
Abstract
The number of patients living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing in our country and demand for renal grafts is ever increasing. Cadaver renal transplantation is being established as a viable supplement to live transplantation. We present a case where a mass lesion was encountered in the donor kidney from a cadaver. Enucleation of the lesion was done and we proceeded with the grafting. Histopathological examination showed a 'Renomedullary interstitial cell tumour', a rare benign lesion. Post transplant, the renal function recovered well and the patient is asymptomatic. Such incidental renal masses present an ethical dilemma to the operating surgeon.Keywords
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