Metanephric adenoma an unusual renal mass: A rare case

Trop Doct. 2023 Jul;53(3):400-401. doi: 10.1177/00494755231164793. Epub 2023 Apr 5.

Abstract

Metanephric adenoma is a rare benign mass that may be radiologically indistinguishable from renal cell carcinoma. The clinical presentation of this entity is similar to a malignant renal mass. Only 200 cases have been reported worldwide till now. Furthermore, there are no strongly predictive clinical and radiological criteria. It, therefore, poses a diagnostic challenge. Since post-operative therapy may vary significantly if the lesion turns out to be malignant, it is crucial to distinguish it from other malignant renal masses.

Keywords: Metanephric adenoma; nephroblastoma; renal cell carcinoma; renal mass; wilms tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenoma* / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell* / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Neoplasms* / surgery