[Keratinizing desquamative malpighian metaplasia of the kidney pelvis. Report of a case]

Prog Urol. 1992 Dec;2(6):1006-11.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of keratinizing desquamative squamous metaplasia (KDSM) of the kidney pelvis. The etiopathogenic and diagnostic aspects of this rare pathology are discussed. Absence of relationship between KDSM and the carcinoma of Upper Urinary Tract, allows to suggest a conservative management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Keratins
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy
  • Kidney Pelvis / pathology*
  • Male
  • Metaplasia / diagnosis
  • Metaplasia / etiology
  • Metaplasia / therapy
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Keratins