Nephrostomy tract tumor seeding following percutaneous manipulation of a renal pelvic carcinoma

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2002 Jul;48(7):415-8.

Abstract

We report a case of nephrostomy tract tumor seeding following percutaneous pyeloscopic manipulation of a renal pelvic carcinoma. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case of such a lesion surrounding the nephrostomy tract. Percutaneous pyeloscopic treatment carries a potential risk of local tumor spillage and implantation in the nephrostomy tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery*
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Kidney Pelvis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / adverse effects*