Renal medullary fibroma is a benign
kidney
The kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped organs found in vertebrates. They are located on the left and right in the retroperitoneal space, and in adult humans are about in length. They receive blood from the paired renal arteries; blood ...
tumour. It is commonly an
incidental finding.
Signs and symptoms
Renal medullary fibromas are typically asymptomatic.
Diagnosis
Renal medullary fibromas are diagnosed by
pathologist
Pathology is the study of the causal, causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when us ...
s based on the examination of
tissue.
They consist of bland spindle-shaped or stellate-shaped cells in a loose
stroma.
Renal tubules may be entrapped.
Image: Renal medullary fibroma - low mag.jpg , Low mag.
Image: Renal medullary fibroma - high mag.jpg , High mag.
Treatment
Generally, no treatment is required.
See also
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Kidney tumour
Kidney tumours are tumours, or growths, on or in the kidney. These growths can be benign or malignant (kidney cancer).
Presentation
Kidney tumours may be discovered on medical imaging incidentally (i.e. an incidentaloma), or may be present in pat ...
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Kidney cancer
References
External links
{{Urologic neoplasia
Benign renal neoplasms