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Congenital cystic mesoblastic nephroma
S Campagnola1, L Fasoli, P Flessati
1Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Servizio di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Università degli Studi di Verona, Italia.
Urologia Internationalis
|June 12, 1999
Summary
Congenital mesoblastic nephroma, a rare infantile kidney tumor, can present cystically. Surgical removal led to a positive long-term outcome for a child diagnosed with this cellular subtype.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Nephropathology
Background:
- Congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN) is a rare infantile renal tumor, accounting for 3-6% of childhood renal masses and 50% of neonatal renal masses.
- CMN predominantly affects newborns, with 80% of cases diagnosed within the first month of life.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of cystic congenital mesoblastic nephroma, specifically the cellular subtype.
- The tumor exhibited extensive areas of hemorrhage and necrosis, deviating from typical macroscopic presentations.
Findings:
- The case highlights a cystic variant of cellular congenital mesoblastic nephroma.
- Surgical excision via radical nephrectomy was performed.
Implications:
- Radical nephrectomy can be an effective treatment for cystic congenital mesoblastic nephroma.
- Long-term follow-up indicates a favorable prognosis after surgical intervention for this rare infantile tumor.