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Review
. 1998 Jun;51(6):1049-50.
doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(98)00104-6.

Renal medullary carcinoma in patients with sickle cell trait

C L Coogan  1 , C F McKiel Jr, M J Flanagan, T P Bormes, T G Matkov
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Review

Renal medullary carcinoma in patients with sickle cell trait

C L Coogan et al. Urology. 1998 Jun.

Abstract

Renal medullary carcinoma has recently been described as an aggressive neoplasm affecting young African Americans with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait. We report the presentation, treatment, and outcome in 3 patients with renal medullary carcinoma along with a description of the unsuccessful treatment attempts. A brief discussion and review of the literature is included.

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