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Wilms tumor and the VATER association
Y Reinberg1, G F Anderson, R Franciosi
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Minneapolis Children's Medical Center, Minnesota.
The Journal of Urology
|October 1, 1988
Summary
A rare Wilms tumor in an infant with VATER association presented unusually with papillary projections. This classical Wilms tumor featured metaplastic intestinal-like epithelium, with successful treatment and no recurrence observed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Developmental Biology
- Uropathology
Background:
- VATER association is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Wilms tumor is the most common pediatric renal malignancy.
- Atypical presentations of Wilms tumor require careful diagnostic evaluation.