Description
The origin of the tumour from the pelvic wall is well seen; the tumour is some 3.0 cm in maximum
dimensions and has a characteristic papillary pattern. It is partly covered by blood clot and does not
appear to be extending beyond the wall of the pelvis.
History
This man had a transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in 1979 which subsequently
required regular diathermy; he was admitted on this occasion for assessment of further haematuria.
A pyelogram showed a non-functioning kidney on the right side and a retrograde pyelogram and CT
scan confirmed the presence of a tumour in the renal pelvis.