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A Spontaneously Necrotic Wilms' Tumor Mimicking Renal Abscess: A Tricky Diagnosis not to Miss.
- Source :
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Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2021 Mar 01; Vol. 43 (2), pp. e173-e175. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Wilms' tumor (WT) is the most common renal malignancy in children. Its clinical and radiologic presentation may mimic other pediatric renal diseases, including pyonephrosis or renal abscess. The authors report a case of a 3-year-old girl presenting with pyelonephritis and right renal mass suggestive of a renal abscess, not responding to antibiotics. Further investigations were conducted, including a percutaneous renal needle core biopsy. A stage I fully necrotic WT was finally diagnosed. This amazing case of a fully necrotic WT at diagnosis demonstrates the importance of anatomopathologic analyses in pediatric renal masses, even when the infection is suspected.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-3678
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31688642
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0000000000001645