Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the predominant solid lesion found in the kidney. Extra-renal RCC is a rare entity. We present the case of a 75-year-old male with an incidentally discovered mass in the right iliac fossa. The patient underwent active surveillance because a percutaneous biopsy revealed a mesenchymal neoplastic lesion of benign biological behavior. As the mass had high growth rates, a decision for open surgical exploration and excision was made. The pathology results indicated clear cell renal carcinoma, and negative results on
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