Renal cell carcinoma containing fat without associated calcifications: two case reports and review of literature

Urology. 2009 Feb;73(2):443.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.02.047. Epub 2008 Apr 9.

Abstract

With rare exceptions, angiomyolipomas can be distinguished from malignant renal masses by the presence of macroscopic fat within the mass. We report 2 cases in which preoperative imaging with computed tomography was interpreted as diagnostic for angiomyolipoma, but the final pathologic analysis revealed clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Calcinosis
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology*