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Association of Wilms Tumor with Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia in Children: A Case Report Cover

Association of Wilms Tumor with Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia in Children: A Case Report

Open Access
|Jan 2024

Abstract

Introduction

Wilms tumor is the most common renal malignancy in children. The occurrence of Wilms tumor with various congenital genitourinary anomalies has been reported, particularly in horseshoe kidneys, hypospadias, disorder of sexual development, and double collecting system. However, Wilms tumor with crossed renal ectopia is a rare finding.

Case Description

We are reporting a case report of Wilms tumor in a 3-year-old girl who presented with a huge left flank mass with cross-fused renal ectopia. After the initial workup and triphasic computed tomography scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis for confirmation of diagnosis and metastasis, the patient underwent image-guided tissue biopsy, followed by neoadjuvant chemotherapy, left radical nephrectomy with separation of fused right ectopic renal moiety, and adjuvant chemoradiation.

Practical Implication

This report shows an association of Wilms tumor with cross-fused renal ectopia, a rare combination. Unusual findings on imaging with unilateral flank mass should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for this rare finding. Adjuvant chemotherapy and modern imaging helped delineate the anatomy and ease the surgery for safe resection, improving the overall outcome.

Language: English
Page range: 1 - 4
Submitted on: Oct 6, 2023
Accepted on: Oct 27, 2023
Published on: Jan 23, 2024
Published by: Shakuat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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