Squamous cell carcinoma within a horseshoe kidney with associated renal stones detected by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging

Urology. 2011 Jul;78(1):54-5. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.06.006. Epub 2010 Aug 30.

Abstract

We describe a 69-year-old man who came to our observation with a history of persistent left flank abdominal pain, fever for several weeks, and a previous history of passing renal stones. Radiological examinations with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a solid mass within the left side of a horseshoe kidney, with associated large renal stones. The patient subsequently underwent partial left nephrectomy. The final diagnosis was consistent with squamous cell carcinoma arising in a horseshoe kidney, with associated renal stones.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney Calculi / complications
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*