Renal cell carcinoma in a pancake kidney: A rare entity

Pancake kidney is a rare form of renal fusion anomaly. Renal cell carcinoma in such an entity is even rarer and poses a challenge in management due to anomalous vessels. We describe one such patient with an emphasis on successful performance of partial nephrectomy by meticulous planning, with good o...

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Published in:Indian journal of urology 2020-04, Vol.36 (2), p.140-141
Main Authors: Yadav, Anuj, Bora, Girdhar, Gorsi, Ujjwal, Mavuduru, Ravimohan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Kidney cancer
Urological Images
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Pancake kidney is a rare form of renal fusion anomaly. Renal cell carcinoma in such an entity is even rarer and poses a challenge in management due to anomalous vessels. We describe one such patient with an emphasis on successful performance of partial nephrectomy by meticulous planning, with good oncological and functional outcomes.
ISSN:0970-1591
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DOI:10.4103/iju.IJU_55_20