A Case of Leiomyosarcoma of the Kidney

Authors

  • R.C. Adhikari Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • G. Sayami Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • S. Dali Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • H.G. Shrestha Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

Introduction: Sarcomas of the kidney are rare. Among primary sarcomas, leiomyosarcoma is the most frequent. A case of primary renal leiomyosarcoma is presented. Case report: This report concerns a 48 year old women, who presented with slowly increasing right flank mass and dull aching pain. A well defined, gray, firm mass measuring 12.5x10.5 cm was histologically composed of interlacing bundles of spindle cells with cellular atypia and nuclear hyperchromasia. Mitotic figures constituted 10-12/10 HPF. Tumor cells showed positivity for desmin. The differentiation from sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma is discussed. Conclusion: The case is reported for its rarity and this is the first reported case of renal leiomyosarcoma in Nepal. Journal of Institute of Medicine Vol.28(1) 2006

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Author Biography

R.C. Adhikari, Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University, Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Dr. Ram Chandra Adhikari, GPO Box No. 2496, Kathmandu, Nepal

How to Cite

Adhikari, R., Sayami, G., Dali, S., & Shrestha, H. (2007). A Case of Leiomyosarcoma of the Kidney. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 28(1), 74–76. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JIOM/article/view/444

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Case Reports