Nephrogenic Adenoma of the Bladder in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Report of 9 Cases with Assessment of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Ploidy and Long-Term Followup

Abstract

Purpose We evaluated the outcome of nephrogenic adenoma, a benign tumor rarely encountered in renal transplant recipients. Materials and Methods Between 1985 and 1993, 9 renal transplant recipients with a nephrogenic bladder adenoma removed by endoscopic resection were followed for 24 to 88 months (mean 40). Tumor deoxyribonucleic acid ploidy was assessed by flow cytometry at diagnosis and/or relapse. Results The relapse rate was 88 percent. The tumors were diploid and of low proliferating potential, and showed no malignant transformation. Conclusions Our study confirms the lack of premalignant potential of nephrogenic adenomas. However, since transplant recipients might be at increased risk for bladder cancer, they should be followed closely.