Primary micro neuroendocrine tumor arising in a horseshoe kidney with cyst: report of a case and review of literature

Abstract

Abstract Neuroendocrine tumors are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that arise from neuroendocrine cells. Primary renal neuroendocrine tumors are among the most unusual of all renal neoplasms, since neuroendocrine cells are not found within normal renal parenchyma. Here, a case of primary micro neuroendocrine tumor (about 4.7 mm*2 mm) arising in the horseshoe kidney with a cyst of a 45-year-old man was reported and a literature review was written. Virtual Slides The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/2121156944757267

Keywords

• Kidney neoplasm
• Neuroendocrine tumour
• Horseshoe kidney