Renal cell carcinoma in ectopic pelvic kidney

Abstract

The incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in ectopic pelvic kidney is extremely rare. The relationship
between RCC and ectopic kidneys is uncertain. A 52-years- old female presented with painless total
haematuria and examination showed pallor and suprapubic fullness. Complete haemogram showed low
hemoglobin(7g/dl), and urine analysis uncountable cells/HPF . CT urography showed heterogeneous
enhancing massin ectopic pelvic kidney.Through midline incision,abdomen was approached.Intraoperative
findings was a mobile right renal pelvic tumour.Radical nephrectomy was carried out. Pathology report
revealed renal cell carcinoma. Haematuria disappeared postoperatively. Follow -up showed no recurrence
or metastasis during the first year. This case reported a successful surgical management of an ectopic pelvic
kidney with renal cell carcinoma.