RENAL REPLACEMENT LIPOMATOSIS- A CASE REPORT

Renal replacement lipomatosis.

We report a relatively rare case of renal replacement lipomatosis presenting as a renal mass. Computed tomography revealed a predominantly low-density and roundish mass, with an irregular renal parenchyma, high-density calcification, and abundant low-density fat. The differential diagnosis before surgery was squamous cell carcinoma, teratoma, or angiomyolipoma of the kidney. The case was initia...

Communicating Fistula Between Colocutan and Nephrocutan With Renal Stones and Renal Replacement Lipomatosis. A Case Report

Colocutaneous fistula with nephrocutaneous fistula is a rare condition. Renal replacement lipomatosis is the result of the atrophy and destruction of renal parenchyma. We report a 60-year-old male with intermittent drainage mucus and fluid from ulcer of his right lumbar region. Renal ultrasound and plain abdominal X-ray revealed a chronic parenchymal disease with stone of the right kidney. Fist...

Imaging Spectrum of Renal Replacement Lipomatosis: A Case Series

Source of Funding: Self Conflicts of interest: None DOI: 10.16965/ijims.2016.126 Renal replacement lipomatosis is a rare benign entity, characterized by diffuse replacement of renal parenchyma, sinus and hilum with adipose tissue resulting in renal parenchymal atrophy. Etiology may be secondary to obesity, cushing’s syndrome, corticosteroid excess or idiopathic. Renal replacement lipomatosis is...

Renal replacement lipomatosis of the right kidney.

To cite: Ratkal V, Chawla A, Mishra DK, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2014-208701 DESCRIPTION Renal replacement lipomatosis (RRL) of the kidney, also known as replacement fibrolipomatosis, is an advanced form of renal sinus lipomatosis that usually occurs unilaterally. Infection, long-term hydronephrosis and calculi are associated with se...

Systemic lipomatosis of bone. A case report.