Metanephric adenoma in a two-year-old child

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nephrology
• Pediatric Oncology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Metanephric adenoma is an extremely rare benign renal neoplasm, predominantly affecting adult women.
• Diagnosis in pediatric populations is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

• A 2-year-old female presented with a left kidney mass.
• The pediatric patient underwent successful surgical resection of the renal lesion.

Findings:

• Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of metanephric adenoma.
• Nephron-sparing surgery achieved complete tumor removal in this pediatric case.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like metanephric adenoma in pediatric renal masses.
• Successful nephron-sparing surgery demonstrates a viable organ-preserving approach for this rare pediatric tumor.
• Further research into the characteristics and optimal management of pediatric metanephric adenomas is warranted.