Primary carcinoid tumour and horseshoe kidney: a possible association.

Authors
Soulie, M Escourrou, G Vazzoler, N Seguin, P Suc, B Pontonnier, F Plante, P
Citation
M. Soulie et al., Primary carcinoid tumour and horseshoe kidney: a possible association., PROG UROL, 11(2), 2001, pp. 301-303
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
PROGRES EN UROLOGIE
ISSN journal
11667087 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
301 - 303
Database
ISI
SICI code
1166-7087(200104)11:2<301:PCTAHK>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The authors present the ninth case of primary carcinoid tumour arising in a horseshoe kidney: The diagnosis and treatment were delayed dire to the ben ign cystic appearance of the initial lesion. This exceptional association m ust be kept in mind, as horseshoe kidney is associated with an increased ri sk of malignant tumours, especially for carcinoid tumours. The minimally ag gressive nature of these tumours generally allows limited surgical resectio n.