Anastomosing hemangioma of the kidney: a case report of a rare subtype of hemangioma mimicking angiosarcoma and review of the literature

Anastomosing hemangioma is a recently described, unusual variant of capillary hemangioma which seems to be unique for the genitourinary system, with a particular proclivity for the kidney. Histologically, it is characterized by a unique sinusoidal architecture reminiscent of splenic parenchyma that can lead to concern for angiosarcoma. We herein report a further case of anastomosing hemangioma originating in the right kidney of a 48-year-old Chinese man. The patient had a past medical history significant for hepatocellular carcinoma; this tumor was incidentally identified as an asymptomatic right renal mass during the periodical surveillance of the hepatic cancer. The resected tumor measured 2.5cm in maximum diameter and microscopically demonstrated an overall lobulated growth pattern with alternating cellular areas composed of anastomosing sinusoidal capillary-sized vessels lined by hobnail endothelial cells, and edematous, hyaline paucicellular areas. Cytologically the tumor cells were generally bland and exhibited positivity for CD31, CD34 immunohistochemically. The patient had been in a good status without evidence of tumor recurrence 12 months after the surgery. This rare variant renal hemangioma is in need of more recognition and should not be over-diagnosed as a malignance, particularly angiosarcoma.     

Composite hemangioendothelioma arising from the kidney: case report with review of the literature

Reported herein is a medical curiosities vascular tumor primary arising from the kidney and exhibiting unique histopathological features. A 32-year-old woman underwent a total nephrectomy of right kidney because of a mass localized in the inferior pole. Distinct from other vascular lesions, on histology the tumor had a peculiar composite pattern, consisting of benign and malignant vascular components, which were haphazardly intermixed without any definite margins. The malignant component was composed of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (45%) and angiosarcoma (50%) with moderate differentiation. Immunohistochemically, the oval to cuboidal to spindle tumor cells expressed only endothelial markers (CD31, CD34 and factor VIII-related antigen). And the angiosarcomatous component was characterized by the presence of a greater proliferation index Ki-67. Unlike other epithelial tumors, smooth muscle actin (SMA), cytokeratin, EMA and S-100 were all negative in the epithelioid tumor cells. These findings led to the diagnosis of a low-grade vascular neoplasm with morphological features consistent with so-called composite hemangioendothelioma (CHE). At 11 month follow up the patient was alive, without evidence of tumor recurrence. CHE is an extremely rare vascular neoplasm, with borderline malignant potential, which mostly occurs in distal extremity of the limbs at the cutaneous level and, only 30 cases have been previously described until now. To our knowledge, this is the first report of CHE arising from the kidney and widens the spectrum of primary vascular tumors arising in the kidney.     

Spontaneous rupture of hepatic hemangioma: a case report and literature review

Hepatic hemangioma, a common benign tumor of the liver, has caused great threats to the public health. Most patients have an excellent prognosis because of the benign nature of hemangioma. On some occasions, spontaneous rupture of hepatic hemangioma is rarely observed in patients. Therefore, a majority of scholars propose that surgery should be restricted to specific situations. In this case, we presented a patient with spontaneous rupture of hepatic hemangioma in our hospital. After a literature review, we summarized the management and outcome of the patient, which revealed the survival rates of the patients are satisfactory.     

微静脉型血管瘤1例临床病理观察并文献复习

目的：探讨微静脉型血管国形态学特征和免疫组化表型,侧重于病理诊断和鉴别诊断。方法：以１例微静脉血管瘤进行临床病理学分析和免疫组织化学研究。结果：肿瘤出不规则分枝状的增生性薄壁血管组成,增生性的血管在真皮的全层内呈浸润性生长。部分内皮细胞略肿胀,但细胞无异型性,也无分型象。多数血管内皮细胞的外围可见梭形的血管周细胞。血管之间的基质伴有不同程度的胶原样变性。免疫组化标记显示内皮细胞强阳笥表达ＣＤ３１、     

Exophytic cavernous hemangioma arising from the right ventricle: Report of a rare case

Cardiac hemangioma is relatively rare, accounting for approximately 1–3% of all primary heart tumors. This benign tumor may be an incidental lesion, but can also cause arrhythmias, pericardial effusion, congestive heart failure or outflow obstruction. We report a rare case with exophytic cardiac hemangioma arising from the right ventricle. Echocardiography showed an approximately 40 mm round protruding mass on the anterior wall of the right ventricle. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance demonstrated isointense and hyperintense signals on T1- and T2-weighted images, respectively. These imaging studies suggested a pericardial cyst. Perioperative findings indicated a globular, exophytic mass, vascular in nature, arising from the right ventricle. The lesion was resected directly, and the space left by defect in the right ventricular wall was covered with a bovine pericardial patch. Cardiac hemangiomas are generally endoluminal tumors, but we must keep in mind that the differential diagnoses include various pericardial lesions by medical images.     

肾脏不典型血管平滑肌脂肪瘤4例报道并文献复习

目的：探讨肾脏不典型血管平滑肌脂肪瘤（ａｔｙｐｉｃａｌ ａｎｇｉｏｍｙｏｌｉｐｏｍａ,ＡＡＭＬ）的临床病理特征。方法：收集４例曾误诊为肾肉瘤样癌或恶纤组的ＡＡＭＬ行光镜、免疫组化观察,并对其中１例和另３例典型ＡＭＬ作电镜观察。结果：ＡＡＭＬ具有以下的病理特点：①肉眼上切面呈棕褐色,可伴有坏死及出血;②光镜下表现为富细胞,主要由胞浆丰富嗜酸性的单核或多核多形性瘤巨细胞和梭形的肉瘤样细胞及胞浆透明成片     

Fat-forming solitary fibrous tumor of the kidney: a case report and literature review

Fat-forming solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare soft tissue tumor. Herein, we reported a 30-year-old woman was found to have a solid mass measuring 60×45 mm in the right kidney on an abdominal computed tomography scan. The tumor was well-circumscribed and composed of cellular nodules with the classic SFT admixed with clusters and lobules of mature adipocytes. Immunohistochemistry staining showed that the tumor cells were diffusely and strongly positive for CD34 and Bcl-2, focally and weakly positive for CD99 and EMA. Mature adipocytes were positive for S-100 protein. Ki-67 expression was found in approximately 2% of tumor cells. However, tumor cells were negative for cytokeratin, S-100 protein, HMB-45, Melan-A, SMA, and CD117. We made the pathological diagnosis of fat-forming SFT of the right kidney. The differential diagnosis includes angiomyolipoma, liposarcoma, spindle cell lipoma, sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma, synovial sarcoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The patient was alive and well without evidence of recurrence or metastasis at 19 months after tumor resection.     

Primary angiosarcoma of the kidney: case analysis and literature review

Objective: To study the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of primary angiosarcoma of the kidney. Methods: We treated a patient with primary angiosarcoma, then searched the published papers with the terms of ‘primary angiosarcoma of the kidney’ and ‘primary renal angiosarcoma’ in PubMed database, found 27 patients with detailed data, and analyzed their characters in the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Results: The primary angiosarcoma occurred mainly from 50 years old to 69 years old, predominated in male patients. The clinical presentation was flank pain and hematuria, and the nephrectomy was the mainstay of the treatment; the maximum diameter and the metastasis status at the time of diagnosis had important prognostic value. Conclusions: The primary angiosarcoma is a rare carcinoma and lacks of specific presentation. Accurate diagnosis depends on pathological examination. Surgery is the mainstay of the treatment, but the prognosis is poor.     

Malignant rhabdoid tumor arising in a mixed epithelial,stromal tumor of kidney: report of a male case,review of the literature

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney is a rare biphasic tumor composed of both stromal and epithelial components, the latter showing a variable proportion of solid to cystic areas. These tumors show a marked female predominance, commonly occur in perimenopausal age groups, and often have an ovarian-type stroma with ER and PR positivity, suggesting steroids may play a role in pathogenesis. Although typically benign, rare cases showing malignant transformation have been reported. We present a case of a 42-year-old man with a 10 cm right kidney mass located in the renal pelvis. Histologically, the majority of the tumor was composed of a diffuse, sheet-like growth of malignant cells demonstrating a rhabdoid morphology with large nuclei, prominent nucleoli, and eosinophilic eccentric cytoplasm. Brisk mitotic activity and coagulative type necrosis was also noted. Intimately associated with this malignant rhabdoid component was a much smaller portion of tumor featuring variably sized bland epithelial tubules embedded within a stroma composed of bland spindle cells and areas of hyalinization, diagnostic of MEST. By immunohistochemistry, the malignant rhabdoid tumor portion of the neoplasm showed complete loss of nuclear INI-1, while the MEST component retained nuclear expression of this antigen. With these features taken together, our case represents a malignant rhabdoid tumor arising in a background of MEST. To our knowledge, this case represents the first case of a MEST showing malignant transformation in the form of malignant rhabdoid tumor in a male patient in the English language literature.     

Fine‐needle aspiration diagnosis of sclerosing hemangioma (pneumocytoma): Report of a case and review of the literature

Sclerosing hemangioma (pneumocytoma) is a rare benign lung tumor with uncertain histogenesis but characteristic histology. Reports of the cytopathology of this tumor are even rarer with only a handful of cases in the literature—many of these incorrectly diagnosed by cytology initially. Herein, we describe a case of sclerosing hemangioma diagnosed prima facie by fine‐needle aspiration cytology. A cell block preparation with accompanying immunohistochemistry was instrumental in making the diagnosis. A review of the literature is also presented. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2014;42:242–246. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Incidental adrenal hemangioma clinically suspicious for malignancy: diagnostic considerations and review of the literature

Adrenal hemangiomas are rare lesions often found incidentally during unrelated diagnostic work-up. We report a case of a 67-year-old man with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anemia, arthralgia, joint swelling and unexplained weight loss, which prompted imaging studies. Computed tomography scan revealed a 5.4 cm adrenal mass. The patient had no clinical manifestations of adrenal medullary or cortical hyperfunction. Urine and plasma metanephrines and aldosterone/renin ratio were within normal range. The patient was taking prednisone for hand and ankle swelling, precluding assessment for Cushing syndrome. Given the size of the lesion, the possibility of malignancy was considered, and the patient elected for surgical management. The left adrenalectomy specimen weighed 54 g and revealed a 4.9 cm tan-brown mass with congested cut surface and a thin rim of residual adrenal gland parenchyma. Histologic examination showed thick and thin-walled vessels intermingled with adrenocortical elements at the periphery characteristic of a hemangioma. Surgical resection is the mainstay treatment for large, isolated adrenal masses to exclude malignancy and prevent retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Herein, we report a case of adrenal hemangioma, review a variety of other diagnostic considerations occurring in the adrenal gland, and highlight useful distinguishing features to assist in accurate diagnosis.     

肾集合管癌1例报道及文献复习

目的 探讨起源于肾髓质集合管的肾集合管癌，分析其病理形态学特征及鉴别诊断。方法 对1例肾集合管癌进行大体、光镜及免疫组化观察并结合文献分析。结果 镜下肿瘤呈弥漫性或腺管状、乳头状排列。肿瘤纤维性间质反应性增生。免疫表型肿瘤细胞高分子CK、EMA、vimentin、溶菌酶阳性。结论 肾集合管癌是一种起源于肾髓质集合管的罕见的肾肿瘤，恶性度高，预后差。     

肾恶性孤立性纤维性肿瘤1例报道及文献复习

目的 探讨肾脏恶性孤立性纤维性肿瘤的临床病理特征、鉴别诊断及治疗和预后.方法 报道1例肾恶性孤立性纤维性肿瘤的临床病理资料并复习文献.结果 患者男性,56岁.临床主要表现为乏力、出汗、心慌、气短1年,以低血糖原因待查入院.CT示左肾上方及左肾前下方见3个类圆形软组织密度影,与肾分界不清,大小分别为9 cm×8 cm×7 cm、7 cm×7cm×7 cm和4 cm×4 cm ×4 cm.增强后边缘轻度强化,中心不均匀强化.临床、CT检查考虑为左.肾癌.行左肾癌根治术.眼观:左肾上、下极分别见一肿块,切面灰白色,部分区见有坏死,与肾界限不清.镜检:肿瘤由短梭形或卵圆形细胞组成,排列成束状、旋涡状或不规则状.部分区域血管丰富,细胞密集呈血管外皮瘤样结构;部分区域细胞稀疏伴纤维化、黏液变性.肿瘤超过60%的区域内(尤其是肾下极肿块)瘤细胞丰富密集,有异型性,核分裂象多见(>4个/10 HPF),边缘呈浸润性生长,部分区可见出血坏死.免疫表型:肿瘤细胞vimentin、CD34弥漫阳性,CD99、bcl-2阳性,Ki-67增殖指数>20%.病理诊断:左肾恶性孤立性纤维性肿瘤(低度恶性).术后随访24个月情况良好.结论 肾恶性孤立性纤维性肿瘤非常罕见,确诊主要依靠病理形态学及免疫组织化学标记,并应与肾的其他梭形细胞肿瘤进行鉴别.治疗以手术完全切除为主,并注意长期随访.     

Primary carcinoid tumor arising in a mature teratoma of the kidney: a case report and review of the literature

Primary carcinoid tumor, especially that arising in a mature teratoma of the kidney, is extremely rare; only 3 cases have been reported in the world literature to date. Because of the rarity of the lesion, its histogenesis and prognosis are unknown. We report a case of primary renal carcinoid tumor occurring in a mature teratoma in a 30-year-old woman. A computed tomographic scan of the abdomen revealed a mass in the left kidney containing dense calcification with minimal contrast enhancement. Histologically, the tumor was composed of trabecular and anastomosing ribbonlike nests, identical to the features of carcinoid tumors of other sites. Immunohistochemical stainings were positive for cytokeratin, neuron-specific enolase, and chromogranin. In addition, there were mature teratoid tissues, such as columnar epithelium, smooth muscle, and bone. The carcinoid tumor was under and closely apposed to the lining of the cysts. The patient did not have clinical manifestations of the carcinoid syndrome and had an uneventful recovery.     

Concurrent primary carcinoid tumor arising within mature teratoma and clear cell renal cell carcinoma in the horseshoe kidney: report of a rare case and review of the literature

Primary carcinoid tumor arising in a mature teratoma of the horseshoe kidney is exceptionally rare and only 4 such cases have been reported in the world literature to date. The simultaneous occurrence of different subtypes of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) or RCC coexistence with non-RCC neoplasms from the same kidney is unusual and infrequently reported. Herein we report a case of primary carcinoid tumor arising within mature teratoma, concurrent with a clear cell RCC in the horseshoe kidney of a 37-year-old man. Histologically, both the carcinoid tumor and clear cell RCC demonstrated the characteristic morphology in their classic forms. In addition to the carcinoid tumor, the mature teratoma consisted of variably sized, large cystic spaces lined by cytologically bland mucinous columnar epithelium, pseudostratified columnar epithelium, ciliated epithelium and mature smooth muscle fibers were also identified within the cystic wall. Furthermore, foci of round, small nodules composed of mature prostatic acinus were noted in the teratoma which was confirmed by exhibiting strong immunoreactivity for prostate specific antigen. The present case serves to expand the histologic component that may be encountered in the mature terotoma of the kidney and further broadens the spectrum of primary tumors occurring in the horseshoe kidney.     

Giant adrenal myelolipoma: case report and review of the literature

Myelolipoma is a tumor-like growth composed of mature fat tissue and bone marrow elements. It occurs in the adrenal gland or as an isolated soft tissue mass. It may be associated with endocrine disorders such as hermaphroditism, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease and obesity of unknown cause. These lesions rarely measure more than 5 cm in diameter, although giant tumors have been reported in the literature. The fifth largest surgically resected adrenal myelolipoma in the literature is reported and its clinical associations and, macroscopic and microscopic features are discussed.     

肾原发性平滑肌肉瘤2例及文献复习

目的：探讨原发于肾脏的平滑肌肉瘤的临床病理学特点、诊断、治疗、组织发生及预后诸因素,方法：2例均行B超,CT或MRI检查,均进行病肾根治性切除术,其中1例术后失访,另1例术后未进行任何治疗,对2例肾平滑肌肉瘤进行常规HE,组织化学及免疫组织化学染色观察,结果：未进行任何辅助治疗的患者于手术1年后死亡。2例显微镜下表现,组织化学及免疫组织化学染色均显示平滑肌源性肿瘤的特点,结论：肾原发性平滑肌肉瘤少见,临床诊断较困难,但有其病理特征,依靠肾切除标本的病理检查,配以组织化学染色和免疫组织化学染色可确诊,复习文献,该肿瘤恶性度高,且位置深,一般发现已属晚期,故预后甚差,化疗,放疗效果均不理想,手术切除病肾是唯一可行方法。     

Carcinoid tumor associated with adjacent dysplastic columnar epithelium in the renal pelvis: A case report and literature review

Carcinoid tumors are well documented in the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, but very rare in the urinary tract, especially in the renal pelvis. We report on a 60‐year‐old female patient who presented with left flank pain and fever. Abdominal computed tomography demonstrated a heterogeneously enhancing mass in the left renal pelvis and a stone at the left proximal ureter. Multiple parenchymal lesions were also observed, which were identified as uneven caliectasis displaying air‐fluid levels and renal parenchymal atrophy. The patient underwent simple nephro‐ureterectomy. Macroscopically, a polypoid mass was observed in the renal pelvis. Microscopically, the tumor revealed acinar, tubular, and solid pattern and was composed of small, monotonous and hyperchromatic cells. Lining epithelia in renal pelvis and ureter revealed columnar epithelia with dysplastic change. The tumor cells were positive for chromogranin A, synaptophysin, CD56, and focally positive for cytokeratin. Immunohistochemical staining of synaptophysin and chromogranin A highlighted the neuroendocrine cells in the columnar epithelium. Ki‐67 (1:50; MIB‐1) labeling index was less than 1% in the area with highest uptake. We report here a case of carcinoid tumor of the renal pelvis that was associated with adjacent dysplastic columnar epithelium.     

Capillary hemangioma of the endometrium: a case report and review of the literature

A 39-year-old woman with menorrhagia of 7 years' duration was found to have a capillary hemangioma of the endometrium. Initial diagnosis by curettage was considered questionable but was later confirmed at hysterectomy. A thorough search and review of the literature was performed.     

Fibrosarcoma arising from gouty tophi: report of a unique case and review of literature

Fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor. To the author’s best knowledge, no previous case of fibrosarcoma arising from gouty tophi has been reported. Here we reported the first case of fibrosarcoma arising from gouty tophi. A case of 58-year-old man was presented with a mass with ulcer and infection in the second joint of left middle finger for 2 months, with long standing gouty tophi. The tumor was biopsied and the biopsy showed complete excision of the tumor. With the pathological and immunohistochemical features considered, the diagnosis of fibrosarcoma associated with gouty tophi was made. The clinical findings, pathological characteristics and treatment were described.