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August 17, 2025Frontiers in MedicineOpen Access

Case Report: Papillary renal cell carcinoma complicated by ipsilateral renal tuberculosis

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The case demonstrates that papillary renal cell carcinoma can coexist with renal tuberculosis, complicating diagnosis and management.
Imaging revealed a space-occupying lesion in the left kidney, prompting further investigation for renal tumors.
Postoperative pathology and PCR confirmed diagnosis of PRCC with renal tuberculosis, underscoring the need for thorough evaluations.
This rare presentation highlights the challenges of concurrent renal tumors and infections, calling for more awareness in clinical settings.

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Case report reveals a rare instance of papillary renal cell carcinoma and renal tuberculosis, suggesting complex clinical implications.

Zhong et al. (2025) studied this question.

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