851 Giant Oncocytoma In A Solitary Kidney: A Case Report on Balancing Surgical Resection Against Surveillance
Abstract Renal oncocytomas are benign kidney neoplasms that are typically small, unilaterally localised (95%) and challenging to differentiate on cross-sectional imaging, hence requiring surgical intervention. We herein present the extremely rare case of a patient with giant, bilateral oncocytomas and oncocytosis, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) and discuss the associated treatment challenges. A 61-year-old male with no past medical history presented with CKD (eGFR of 32ml/min). On investigation, cross sectional imaging revealed bilateral, multifocal, solid and vascular renal lesions. The largest lesion measuring 115mm x 102mm was situated in the right kidney, with multiple lesions noted in the left kidney, measuring up to 44mm. He subsequently underwent a right radical nephrectomy and histopathological analysis reported oncocytosis of the background kidney. The largest left sided renal lesion was biopsied, also confirmatory of benign oncocytoma. eGFR after surgery was 26ml/min. Following patient-centric consultations, further surgical intervention for the left sided renal lesions was declined, aiming to avoid renal replacement therapy (RRT). He has remained on active surveillance with biannual scans for 6 years. The lesions in his remaining kidney have since grown and coalesced into a single large lesion, with axial dimensions in the most recent MRI scan of 104mm x 306mm. He has progressed to stage IV CKD (eGFR 16ml/min), but still currently without need of RRT. This case study underscores both the significance of shared decision making in urology and surgery. Ultimately, the most significant skill lies in knowing when to not operate, especially when presented with the rarest of cases.