Renal cell carcinoma
Presentation
Hematuria at a routine examination.
Patient Data
Age: 63
Gender: Male
From the case:
Renal cell carcinoma
CT
Prior ultrasound examination (images not available) revealed right renal solid mass.
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Axial non-contrast
Study shows bosselated renal cortical contour of the upper pole in right kidney, with same attenuation of normal parenchyma.
Solid renal mass with soft tissue attenuation and heterogeneous enhancement on contrast phases.
Case Discussion
The patient underwent nephrectomy, which confirmed the diagnosis.
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a malignant tumour derived from the renal epithelium. It is the most common malignant renal tumour, with a variety of radiographic appearances, and increasing scope for percutaneous intervention.
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