Renal Osseous Metaplasia (OM) is a rare condition in which mature bone forms within the renal parenchyma, typically as focal cortical lesions. Although it is usually considered a spontaneous and less pathologically significant lesion, it has been observed in damaged renal allografts and other urinary tract sites. The case we present involves a native kidney with a simple renal cyst, where histopathological examination post-tumor enucleation revealed OM, emphasizing its noteworthy presence in clinical settings.
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