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IntroductionLarge renal oncocytomas are not very rare entities. To the best of our knowledge, we report one of the largest oncocytomas in the English literature. The tumor was incidentally diagnosed and, based on the preoperative clinical and radiographic findings, was therefore considered to be a renal cell carcinoma.Case presentationA 48-year-old Caucasian diabetic man had an abdominal ultrasound for chronic abdominal discomfort, which revealed a large mass on the left kidney. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a contrast enhancing, well defined, heterogenous large mass (16.5 × 13.9 cm) originating from the left lower pole with cystic and solid areas. A magnetic resonance imaging scan was performed with no evidence of renal vein or caval thrombus or embolus. A radical nephrectomy was performed through a left flank intercostal incision and the pathology diagnosed renal oncocytoma. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was discharged six days later.ConclusionSeveral reports have characterised this essentially benign renal histiotype, which represents 5% to 7% of all solid renal masses. Unfortunately, most renal oncocytomas cannot be differentiated from malignant renal cell carcinomas by clinical or radiographic criteria. Central stellate scar and a spoke-wheel pattern of feeding arteries are unreliable diagnostic signs and are of poor predictive value. These tumors are treated operatively with radical or partial nephrectomy or thermal ablation, depending on the clinical circumstances. We report on, to the best of our knowledge, the fourth largest lesion of this type of renal pathology.

Highlights

  • Large renal oncocytomas are not very rare entities

  • Most renal oncocytomas cannot be differentiated from malignant renal cell carcinomas by clinical or radiographic criteria

  • To the best of our knowledge, the fourth largest lesion of this type of renal pathology

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Several reports have characterized this essentially benign renal pathology which represents 3% to 7% of all solid renal masses. To the best of our knowledge, the fourth largest lesion of this type of renal pathology. Consent Written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of the case report and any accompanying images. Author details 113 Kafantari Street, 55132 Thessaloniki, Greece. Authors’ contributions AA conceived the study concept and design, was involved with patient care and drafted the manuscript and literature review. DG and RD were involved with the formation of the study concept and its design, patient care, the drafting of the manuscript and the literature review. All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript. Competing interests The authors declare that they have no competing interests

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