Primary Renal Lymphoma Mimicking a Subcapsular Hematoma: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Erik Dedekam
  • Jess Graham
  • Karen Strenge
  • Andrew D. Mosier

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i8.1342

Keywords:

Primary renal lymphoma, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the kidney

Abstract

Primary renal lymphoma (PRL) is a rare entity with a history of controversy regarding its existence. Lymphomatous involvement of the kidney is more commonly seen secondarily to spread from an adjacent lymphomatous mass, rather than arising primarily from the kidney. PRL can mimic other renal lesions such as renal cell carcinoma, renal abscess, and metastasis; therefore, an early diagnosis is crucial to guide treatment and properly assess prognosis. We present a rare case of a 77 year-old male who presented with hematuria and PRL mimicking a subcapsular hematoma.

Author Biographies

Erik Dedekam

Department of Radiology

Jess Graham

Department of Radiology

Karen Strenge

Department of Pathology

Andrew D. Mosier

Department of Radiology

Journal of Radiology Case Reports August 2013 issue - Cover page: Classic neuroimaging findings of nonketotic hyperglycemia on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with absence of typical movement disorder symptoms (hemichorea-hemiballism) b

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Published

2013-08-18

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 8 (2013)

Section

Genitourinary Radiology

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