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A young boy with peritonitis was diagnosed with four Wilms tumors in both kidneys. Surgical removal and chemotherapy led to a full recovery, highlighting conservative surgical options for bilateral Wilms tumor.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Oncology
Nephrology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Wilms tumor is a common pediatric kidney cancer.
Bilateral Wilms tumors require tailored treatment strategies to preserve renal function.

Observation:

A 3-year-old boy presented with peritonitis and was diagnosed with four Wilms tumors across both kidneys.
The patient underwent partial nephrectomies for three tumors in the right kidney and a left lower nephrectomy.

Findings:

Histologic confirmation of Wilms tumor in all resected specimens.
Post-operative chemotherapy for one year.
The child remains asymptomatic and is developing normally six years post-treatment.

Implications:

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Partial nephrectomies represent a conservative surgical approach for bilateral Wilms tumors.
Successful management can be achieved with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, preserving long-term health.