Replacement lipomatosis related to renal tuberculosis: imaging findings in one case.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Replacement lipomatosis of the kidney in a case of long-standing renal tuberculosis is reported. The radiologic and pathologic findings are described and the differential diagnosis is discussed. A hypothesis is given to explain the association of renal tuberculosis and replacement lipomatosis of the kidney.
Medical subject headings
- Kidney Diseases
- Lipomatosis
- Tuberculosis, Renal