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The spectrum of urinary tract fibroepithelial polyps in children
Insights
Fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign urinary tract tumors in children. This study reports two new pediatric upper tract cases and a rare bladder polyp, all showing no recurrence after conservative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrology
- Oncology
Background:
- Fibroepithelial polyps are benign neoplasms found throughout the urinary tract.
- Pediatric upper tract fibroepithelial polyps are exceptionally rare, with only 12 cases previously reported.
Abstract:
A fibroepithelial polyp is a benign neoplasm that occurs throughout the urinary tract. In children less than 18 years old only 12 cases of upper tract polyps have been reported. We report 2 additional pediatric cases of upper tract fibroepithelial polyps and a rare case of a fibroepithelial polyp in the bladder. At 2 to 7-year followup there has been no recurrence or further development of the polyps. A benign natural history and conservative therapy should be emphasized when fibroepithelial polyps of the upper or lower urinary tracts are encountered in children.