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[Adult Wilms' tumor].

M Pascual Samaniego1, J Calleja Escudero, T Alvarez Gago

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|September 24, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Wilms tumor, a rare adult kidney cancer, presents challenges in diagnosis and treatment. This case highlights a unique presentation and successful surgical outcome, offering insights into managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nephrology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma) is an exceptionally rare malignant embryonic renal neoplasm in adults, often indistinguishable from renal cell carcinoma via clinical or radiographic means.
  • Diagnosis relies heavily on pathological evaluation, and its cystic presentation necessitates consideration in the differential diagnosis of renal cystic lesions.

Observation:

  • Adult Wilms tumor prognosis is poorer than in children due to higher recurrence rates, lower chemotherapy response, and advanced stage at presentation.
  • A 29-year-old woman presented with renal colic and an initially cystic renal mass on ultrasound, which later evolved into a solid mass.

Findings:

  • The case underscores the diagnostic difficulty of adult Wilms tumor, emphasizing pathological confirmation.
  • Surgical management of this rare adult nephroblastoma resulted in an asymptomatic patient without recurrence at 18 months post-operation.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest that while challenging, successful surgical outcomes are achievable for adult Wilms tumor.
  • Further research into definitive treatment protocols, potentially including combination chemotherapy (e.g., carboplatin and etoposide), is warranted for recurrent or refractory cases.