Ruptured congenital mesoblastic nephroma: chemotherapy and irradiation as adjuvants to nephrectomy

A neonate underwent nephrectomy for a congenital mesoblastic nephroma which was found to be ruptured at the time of removal. Two years after operation there is no evidence of recurrent tumor. Present evidence is that nephrectomy alone is adequate treatment for mesoblastic nephroma, but close observation is mandatory if rupture has occurred. Recurrence should be countered with adjunctive chemotherapy.