The management of small renal cell carcinomas in Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) syndrome involves nephron-sparing techniques. The authors report a case of a reno-pleural fistula presenting two years’ post-radiofrequency ablation. Pathophysiological mechanism and patient education are explored.
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