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Bilateral Wilms Tumor in CLOVES Syndrome
Joon Kyung Kim1, Anna Hansen2, Leslie Peard1
1Department of Urology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
Abstract:
Wilms tumor is the most common pediatric renal mass and occurs in up to 10% of predisposition syndromes. One such syndrome is CLOVES syndrome, an extremely rare disorder within the umbrella of PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum disorders. This case presents the management of a bilateral Wilms tumor in a patient with CLOVES syndrome and highlights the many intricacies in caring for complex oncology patients. Particularly highlighted in this case is the delicate line in balancing the risks of treatment-related morbidity against the risks of recurrence in predisposed patients, while still abiding by established treatment guidelines.
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