Primary renal lymphoma: CT findings of a rare case

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2018 International Journal of Radiology & Radiation Therapy  
Abbreviations: PRL, primary renal lymphoma; CT, computed tomography; SRL, secondary renal lymphoma; RCC, renal cell carcinoma; DLBCL, diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma; IVC, inferior vena cava inferior Int J Radiol Radiat Ther. 2018;5(6):313-316. 313 Abstract Primary renal lymphoma (PRL) is an extremely rare disease. Due to the relative rarity of PRL, few studies have classified the imaging patterns of the disease. We describe computed tomography (CT) findings of a patient with PRL, and
more » ... the differential imaging features. PRL is typically large, hypovascular, infiltrative solid mass that does not invade the vessels. Having an understanding of typical imaging findings is very important for accurate diagnosis, differentiation from other renal malignancies, and a correct decision to biopsy.
doi:10.15406/ijrrt.2018.05.00185 fatcat:srxewnd2nfgj7c37dw3rue57oq