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Percutaneous endourologic approach for transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis

Urologic radiology volume 9, Article number: 217 (1988) Cite this article

Abstract

A small mass was detected in the renal pelvis during investigation for hypertension and diminished renal function. Its presence was confirmed by computed tomography. Since the patient was not a candidate for nephrectomy, interventional percutaneous techniques were used to confirm the diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma and ultimately permit endourologic access for resection and cure.

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  1. Departments of Radiology, Urology, and Oncology, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    Robert L. Nolan, J. Curtis Nickel & Peter J. Froud

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Nolan, R.L., Nickel, J.C. & Froud, P.J. Percutaneous endourologic approach for transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis. Urol Radiol 9, 217 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02932668

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Key words

  • Transitional cell carcinoma
  • Ultrasound, kidney
  • Computed tomography, kidney
  • Antegrade pyelogram
  • Percutaneous nephrostomy