Multilocular cystic nephroma

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Palpable mass in the left middle abdomen. Allergy to iodinated contrast.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
mri

Large multilocular cystic mass of the left kidney with fluid-equivalent and atypical cysts, no intracystic enhancement.

Case Discussion

Histopathology report: multiple, partly hyalinised connective tissue septae with round cell infiltration and pigmented foam cell aggregates. Predominantly one-layered, eosinophilic epithelial cystic wall. Intracystic eosinophilic secretion. Solitary cholesterol granulomas and focal calcifications. No signs of malignancy.

Cystic nephroma with focal regressive changes. 

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