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Adult Wilms' tumor: a case report
S P Hsieh1, W C Chen, H H Tseng
1Department of Pathology, Veterans General Hospital-Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|October 1, 1996
Summary
This study details a rare adult Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma) case in a 46-year-old female. Modern treatments offer improved prognosis for this uncommon pediatric cancer presenting in adulthood.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Urologic Oncology
- Rare Adult Cancers
Background:
- Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma) is the most common intraabdominal tumor in children, typically presenting with tri-phasic histology.
- Adult Wilms' tumor is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cases, and often exhibits distinct characteristics.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female presented with stage II Wilms' tumor.
- The tumor was characterized by a purely mono-phasic differentiated epithelial component with favorable histology.
Findings:
- The patient underwent radical nephrectomy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- The case highlights an unusual histo-morphology of adult Wilms' tumor.
Implications:
- Modern chemotherapy regimens are improving the prognosis for adult Wilms' tumor.
- This case underscores the importance of considering Wilms' tumor in adult differential diagnoses, despite its rarity.