Renal tumor and trauma: a pitfall for conversative management

PURPOSE: Conservative management has been largely used for renal trauma. Although this approach is safe and highly recommended, it can hide a pre-existing unknown condition, such as tumors or urinary malformations. A high index of suspicion is needed for early recognition of these conditions. We pre...

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Main Authors: Simone de Campos Vieira Abib, Mila Torii Corrêa Leite, Rodrigo Chaves Ribeiro, Camila Girardi Fachin, Maris Salete Demuner, Monica Cypriano, Sérgio Tomaz Schettini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2011-08-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382011000400011