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Wilms Tumour with Intracardiac Extension

Authors :
Kavitha S Srivatsa
Appaji L
Aruna Kumari BS
Source :
Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 3 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Light House Polyclinic Mangalore, 2012.

Abstract

Wilms tumour or nephroblastoma is the most common renal tumour of in children. It accounts for 6% of all pediatric tumours and is the second most frequent intrabdominal solid organ tumour in children. Inferior vena cava (IVC) involvement by Wilms tumour occurs in 4-10% of patients and right atrium thrombus extension in less than 1%. Using a multidisciplinary approach, overall survival is excellent in Wilms tumour. We are presenting this case because Wilms tumour with right atrial thrombus is relatively rare and continues to remain a challenge for treating physicians

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09725997
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2b252d3ca9c4b42afc51270981a11aa
Document Type :
article