Constipation, the sole presentation of primary renal carcinoid tumor: A case report

Primary renal carcinoid tumors are quite rare. The pathogenesis of these tumors is unknown due to lack of enterochromaffin cells in the kidney. Because of nonspecific clinical manifestations and radiologic features, they are commonly misdiagnosed. Hence, Primary renal carcinoid tumors should be cons...

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Published in:Rare tumors 2019, Vol.11, p.2036361319878915
Main Authors: Salehipour, Mehdi, Mostaghni, Amir Ahmad, Geramizadeh, Bita, Makarem, Alireza, Rezvani, Alireza
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case reports
Constipation
Differential diagnosis
Kidneys
Nephrectomy
Neuroendocrine tumors
Tumors
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Summary:Primary renal carcinoid tumors are quite rare. The pathogenesis of these tumors is unknown due to lack of enterochromaffin cells in the kidney. Because of nonspecific clinical manifestations and radiologic features, they are commonly misdiagnosed. Hence, Primary renal carcinoid tumors should be considered in differential diagnosis of any renal mass. In the present case, a 26-year-old woman was presented with a renal mass and constipation. After partial nephrectomy, diagnosis of carcinoid tumor was confirmed.
ISSN:2036-3613
2036-3605
2036-3613
DOI:10.1177/2036361319878915