Abstract
A 45-year-old man underwent radical nephrectomy for an asymptomatic solid renal mass radiographically interpreted as a tumor. The pathologic examination revealed an intrarenal sponge forgotten during nephrolithotomy performed 5 years previously. The sponge was surrounded by a thick fibrous capsule. This case suggests that foreign body should be included in the differential diagnosis of a suspected renal mass in patients with a history of previous surgery.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1035xii-1035xiii |
Journal | Urology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2003 |