Renal oncocytoma overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Renal oncocytomas are relatively rare, and benign tumors (3%-6% of all renal neoplasms).

Usually present in the 6th or 7th decade of life and usually have no symptoms. Large tumors frequently have a central scar. This scar is seen on CT scans and sonograms in about one-third of cases.