Multifocal nephrogenic adenoma – a mimicker of malignancy

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Urology
• Pediatric Pathology
• Oncology

Background:

• Nephrogenic adenomas are rare benign bladder tumors.
• They predominantly affect the urinary bladder, especially in pediatric cases.
• Multifocal presentation is exceptionally uncommon in children.

Observation:

• An 11-year-old girl presented with a multifocal nephrogenic adenoma.
• This represents a rare instance of this tumor type in a pediatric patient.
• The tumor exclusively involved the urinary bladder.

Findings:

• The case highlights the rarity of multifocal nephrogenic adenomas in children.
• Fewer than 30 pediatric cases of nephrogenic adenoma have been documented.
• The multifocal nature in this pediatric case is particularly noteworthy.

Implications:

• Increased awareness among clinicians regarding this rare pediatric bladder tumor is crucial.
• Early recognition and diagnosis can guide appropriate management strategies.
• This case contributes to the limited literature on multifocal nephrogenic adenomas in pediatric populations.