Key result
A 61-year-old female with primary renal leiomyosarcoma underwent complete resection via radical nephrectomy and is doing well on follow-up.
Why the study?
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the kidney is rare with aggressive behavior.
Case Report (n=1)
Primary renal leiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor that can be successfully managed with radical nephrectomy.
Documents successful resection of rare renal leiomyosarcoma; extends sparse case literature but leaves optimal management open.
Primary leiomyosarcoma of kidney is rare with aggressive behavior. A 61 year female presented with complaint of right flank pain since 2 months. Radiological investigation show mass in mid and lower pole of right kidney for which she underwent radical nephrectomy. Microscopy reveal malignant mesenchymal tumor and IHC confirmed the diagnosis of renal leiomyosarcoma with Caldesmon, smooth muscle actin [SMA] positive and Ki67% - 25%. Complete resection done and on follow up patient is doing well.
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Siddiqui et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Primary renal leiomyosarcoma (n=1). Radical nephrectomy was evaluated on Clinical outcome after complete resection. A 61-year-old female with primary renal leiomyosarcoma underwent complete resection via radical nephrectomy and is doing well on follow-up.
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