Korean J Urol.  1985 Apr;26(2):176-178.

A Case of Lobar Dysmorphism Simulating Renal Tumor

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  • 1Department of Urology and Radiology*, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Lobar dysmorphism is a developmental variant of kidney and simulates renal tumor by producing radio logical findings of a solid space-occupying lesion. It has no pathological significance but is emphasized because of its possible misdiagnosis of malignant tumor resulting in incorrect nephrectomy.

Keyword

lobar dysmorphism; renal tumor

MeSH Terms

Diagnostic Errors
Kidney
Logic
Nephrectomy
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