Renal medullary fibroma
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| Renal medullary fibroma | |
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| Other names: Renomedullary interstitial cell tumou, medullary fibroma' | |
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| Micrograph of a renal medullary fibroma (bottom of image). Renal tubules are seen at the top of the image. H&E stain. | |
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| Specialty | Nephrology |
Renal medullary fibroma is a benign kidney tumour. It is commonly an incidental finding.[1]
Signs and symptoms
Renal medullary fibromas are typically asymptomatic.
Diagnosis
Renal medullary fibromas are diagnosed by pathologists based on the examination of tissue.
They consist of bland spindle-shaped or stellate-shaped cells in a loose stroma. Renal tubules may be entrapped.
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Left flank pain and gross hematuria diagnosed with renal medullary fibroma
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Low mag.
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High mag.
Treatment
Generally, no treatment is required.
See also
References
Further reading
- Ohkawa, M.; Nonomura, A.; Shoda, R. (1993). "Renal medullary fibroma: a case report and review". International Urology and Nephrology. 25 (1): 45–49. doi:10.1007/BF02552253. ISSN 0301-1623. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.