Leiomyosarcoma of Kidney: Report of Two Cases
Resource
JOURNAL OF THE UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF R.O.C. v.5 n.2 pp.127-131
Journal
JOURNAL OF THE UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF R.O.C
Journal Volume
v.5
Journal Issue
n.2
Pages
127-131
Date Issued
1994
Date
1994
Author(s)
HSIEH, TEH-SHENG
HSIEH, JU-TON
HUANG, HO-SHIANG
Abstract
Two cases of renal leiomyosarcoma were reported: The first case showed a well-encapsulated tumor with low mitotic rate. There was no tumor recurrence or distant metastasis after 30 months of follow-up. The second case had a history of left flank pain with hematuria for 10 years, and a left renal mass noted by intravenous urography (IVU) for 8 years. The specimen revealed a well-defined trmor without lymph node invasion or distant metastasis. The patient has been kept tumor free for more thaan 13 months. The literature conerning leiomyosarcoma of the kidney is reiewed. #0067#