Adult Wilms′ tumour

Tushar Patil; Kirti V Patel; Shilin Shukla; Bharat Parikh; Asha Anand; Mithun Shah

doi:10.4103/0971-5851.51407

Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, Table of Contents

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2008; 29(04): 37-40
DOI: 10.4103/0971-5851.51407

Case Report

Adult Wilms′ tumour

Authors

Tushar Patil

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India
Kirti V Patel

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India
Shilin Shukla

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India
Bharat Parikh

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India
Asha Anand

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India
Mithun Shah

Department of Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute,Ahmedabad, India

Abstract

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Abstract

Wilms′ tumour is most common malignant renal tumour of childhood. Rarely, it may be seen in the adults. We report a 35 year old male presenting with flank pain. Abdominal CT scan revealed a right renal mass and a clinical diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma was made. Nephrectomy was performed, and a final diagnosis of adult Wilms′ tumour was made. This case in being reported on account ot its rarity. Pertinent literature is being reviewed.

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