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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of mixed epithelial and stromal tumors of the kidney: Case series and comprehensive review.

Kasha Chen, Jasmine Zhao, Ali Sasani, Ryan Sabour, Hannah Cho, Riya Bansal, Chang Shu, Ryan O'Connell, Roozbeh Houshyar

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9 authors.

Kasha ChenDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Jasmine ZhaoDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Ali SasaniDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Ryan SabourDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Hannah ChoDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Riya BansalDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Chang ShuDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Ryan O'ConnellDepartment of Pathology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Roozbeh HoushyarDepartment of Radiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.

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Abstract

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney is a rare benign neoplasm composed of both stromal and epithelial components. MEST is mainly seen in adults with a strong predilection for perimenopausal women with history of hormone replacement therapy. While MEST is generally benign, there are reported cases of malignant transformation and adverse clinical outcomes. This case series will present 7 cases of this rare renal neoplasm with emphasis on radiological imaging as an important tool in the guidance of clinical management. Considering the rarity of this tumor and its variable presentation, understanding the radiological features on multiple modalities can guide appropriate clinical and surgical management of MEST patients.

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KidneyKidney tumorsMixed epithelial and stromal tumor

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PMCPMC11760803

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