Primitive neuroendocrine/ectodermal kidney tumor

PNET of the kidney are rare, aggressive tumors that occur mainly in adolescents. The diagnosis of PNET is difficult, but is possible with pathognomonic radiological findings. Since a radical nephrectomy is generally not sufficient for PNET of the kidney, early diagnosis and treatment is essential fo...

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Published in:Urologe. Ausgabe A 2017-04, Vol.56 (4), p.497-499
Main Authors: Bolat, M S, Basakci, A, Kilic, E, Akdeniz, E, Bakirtas, M, Cinar, O
Format: Article
Language:eng ; ger
Subjects:
Adolescent
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Kidney Neoplasms
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - diagnostic imaging
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive - pathology
Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography - methods
Rare Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Rare Diseases - pathology
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Summary:PNET of the kidney are rare, aggressive tumors that occur mainly in adolescents. The diagnosis of PNET is difficult, but is possible with pathognomonic radiological findings. Since a radical nephrectomy is generally not sufficient for PNET of the kidney, early diagnosis and treatment is essential for successful recovery.
ISSN:0340-2592
1433-0563
DOI:10.1007/s00120-016-0168-4