Journal of Surgical Academia  2011;1(1):25-27

Nephrectomy for a Case of Intrarenal Dermoid Cyst: Was it an Appropriate Decision?

Goh EH1 ; Christopher CKH1 ; Praveen S1 ; Tan GH1 ; Rozman Z2 ; Zulkifli MZ1 ; Badrulhisham B

Keywords

Renal, dermoid cyst, nephrectomy, treatment

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

Dermoid cyst in a kidney is rarely seen. We report a case of intrarenal dermoid cyst which mimics malignant renal tumour and discuss the dilemma in managing this disease.