Feasibility of nephron sparing surgery in giant oncocytoma

Authors

  • Albert El Hajj Paris Saint Joseph Hospital Trust, Department of Urology,Paris
  • Ruban Thanigasalam Paris Saint Joseph Hospital Trust, Department of Urology,Paris
  • Isabelle Boulay Paris Saint Joseph Hospital Trust, Department of Radiology,Paris
  • Vincent Molinié Paris Saint Joseph Hospital Trust, Department of Pathology,Paris
  • Bernard Escudier Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif
  • Hervé Baumert Paris Saint Joseph Hospital Trust, Department of Urology,Paris

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1552

Keywords:

renal tumors, oncocytoma, nephron sparing surgery

Abstract

Oncocytomas represent 3 to 7% of renal masses and behave as benign tumours. Nephron-sparing procedures are preferred for biopsy confirmed lesions; however, giant oncocytomas have been generally treated by radical nephrectomy. We report the first case of partial nephrectomy in a 45-year-old man who presented with a 20-cm oncocytoma. At the 1 year follow-up, he had a normal functioning kidney. Despite the difficulty of this procedure, partial nephrectomy for very large benign tumours can be considered in appropriately selected young patients.

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Published

2014-02-13

How to Cite

El Hajj, A., Thanigasalam, R., Boulay, I., Molinié, V., Escudier, B., & Baumert, H. (2014). Feasibility of nephron sparing surgery in giant oncocytoma. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 8(1-2), e96–8. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1552

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Case Report

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