Korean J Urol.  2013 Dec;54(12):881-883.

Fibroepithelial Polyp Mimicking a Renal Pelvis Tumor

• Hwang EC
• Yu HS
• Jung SI
• Kwon DD

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Kidney Pelvis*
Polyps*

Figure

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  FIG. 1 Abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) scan showed a heterogeneous enhancing mass on the right pelvocalyx and upper ureter with hydronephrosis (circle) (A); retrograde pyelography revealed a smooth filling defect from the upper ureter to the renal pelvis (arrows) (B).

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  FIG. 2 Nephroscopic view: the polypoid mass originated from the upper calyx and filled the renal pelvis and upper ureter.

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  FIG. 3 Densely arranged vascular structures were found in the central area. Some surface epithelium remained in both lateral areas (H&E, ×20).

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