Abstract
We present the case of a young woman found to have an exophytic solid renal mass who was referred to our institution for ablation of said mass versus partial nephrectomy. The patient had a history of splenectomy. Ultrasound demonstrated a homogeneous solid left renal mass, and the diagnosis of intra-renal splenosis was considered based on the patient’s history. The diagnosis was confirmed using Tc-99 m heat-damaged red blood cell scintigraphy, obviating the need for an invasive procedure. The diagnosis of intra-renal splenosis should be considered for a solid renal mass with an appropriate history of prior splenic trauma or splenectomy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-176 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ultrasound |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2017 |
Keywords
- renal ultrasound
- solid renal mass
- Splenosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging