Endourological Evaluation and Management of Leukoplakia of the Renal Pelvis
Author Information
Author(s): HIDEHIRO KAKIZAKI, KATSUYA NONOMURA, TOMOHIKO KOYANAGI, MASAMI NANTANI, KOTARO TANIGUCHI, TADASHI MATSUNO
Primary Institution: Hokkaido University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The endourological approach should be recommended for patients with renal pelvic lesions associated with longstanding renal stones.
Conclusion
Endourological evaluation and management can effectively address leukoplakia of the renal pelvis associated with renal stones.
Supporting Evidence
- Four patients with leukoplakia of the renal pelvis were evaluated and treated.
- Endourological techniques allowed for the removal of leukoplakia tissue and stones.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of leukoplakia in all cases.
- Recurrence of leukoplakia was observed in one patient after initial treatment.
Takeaway
Doctors can use special tools to look inside the kidney and remove bad tissue when patients have a certain condition called leukoplakia.
Methodology
Endourological procedures including percutaneous nephroscopy were performed to evaluate and manage leukoplakia in patients with renal stones.
Limitations
Follow-up data was limited for some patients, and recurrence of leukoplakia was noted in one case.
Participant Demographics
Patients included 4 individuals with a history of renal stones and leukoplakia, aged between 48 and 76 years.
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