Hibernoma in the renal sinus: A case mimicking malignancy

Abstract

Introduction Hibernomas are benign tumors of brown adipose tissue. Hibernoma in the renal sinus is extremely rare. Herein, we present the third known case of renal hibernoma. Case presentation A 71‐year‐old man reported to our department with a left kidney tumor with an average growth rate of 5 mm/year and a progressive contrast effect on computed tomography. It was diagnosed as a hibernoma following a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. Conclusion We encountered a rare case of a hibernoma in the renal sinus. Development of new and accurate diagnostic methods for hibernoma, without resorting to nephrectomy, is essential.

Keywords

• brown adipose tissue
• hibernoma
• nephrectomy
• renal sinus