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Abstract #15443 Published in IGR 1-3

Intrarenal pelvic papillary Wilms' tumor associated with aniridia: a case report

Natsume O; Hirao Y; Matsuda M; Okuda T
International Journal of Urology 1999; 6: 369-373


BACKGROUND: Intrarenal pelvic Wilms' tumor in a papillary growth is rare in children. A case of a two-year-old infant with Wilms' tumor associated with congenital aniridia is reported. RESULTS: A chromosomal abnormality (11p13 deletion) was found in this patient. The tumor was well evaluated by ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. DISCUSSION: Previous case reports are briefly reviewed and the clinical characteristics disclosed.

Dr. O. Natsume, Department of Urology, Osaka Kaisei Hospital, Osaka; Japan


Classification:

9.1.3 Syndromes of Axenfeld, Rieger, Peters, aniridia (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)



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