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Adult Wilms? Tumour: A Rare Presentation of Two Case Reports with Review of Literature

Authors :
Youssef Bensouda
Hassan Errihani
Amina Mouhtaram
Hind Mrabti
Tanae Sghiri
Imane Ouafki
Source :
Journal of Clinical Case Reports.
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
OMICS Publishing Group, 2013.

Abstract

Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ tumor) the most common malignant renal tumor in childhood, is extremely rare in adults. The diagnostic is usually made by pathologic examination of a surgical specimen. Despite its aggressive treatment, such as radical surgery, chemo and radiotherapy; prognosis of nephroblastoma in adults is worse than in children. The authors report the clinical manifestations, complementary explorations, treatment, and results of two cases of nephroblastoma incidentally diagnosed in adult age. We conclude that the possibility of an adult Wilms’ tumor should be considered when a patient presents with pain in the flank and a renal mass.

Details

ISSN :
21657920
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Case Reports
Accession number :
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