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Carcinosarcoma of native renal pelvis in recipient after a renal transplant: a case report

Authors: Jitao Wu, Xuyun Wang, Chunhua Lin, Shengqiang Yu, Li Cai, Zhenli Gao

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Background

Carcinosarcoma is a malignancy that rarely occurs in the renal pelvis.

Materials and methods

We present a case of histologically proven, native renal pelvis carcinosarcoma in a 65-year-old woman who had accepted a renal transplant. We performed a laparoscopic ureterectomy, combined with lymph node dissection and immunosuppression with sirolimus (SRL), which was alternated with the conventional immunosuppressant - cyclosporine.

Results

This patient was still alive 34 months after renal transplantation.

Conclusions

Operation is still the best choice, and the SRL may be beneficial for preventing the progression of a tumor.

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Title: Carcinosarcoma of native renal pelvis in recipient after a renal transplant: a case report
Authors: Jitao Wu
Xuyun Wang
Chunhua Lin
Shengqiang Yu
Li Cai
Zhenli Gao
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-12-407

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Carcinosarcoma of native renal pelvis in recipient after a renal transplant: a case report

Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

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