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Primary unilateral renal lymphoblastic lymphoma
C Hugosson1, M A Mahr, R Sabbah
1Department of Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
A pediatric case revealed a right flank mass in a 4-year-old boy. Biopsy confirmed lymphoblastic lymphoma as the cause of the intrarenal tumor.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Nephrology
- Hematology
Background:
- Childhood renal masses require prompt diagnosis.
- Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a rare cause of pediatric abdominal tumors.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old boy presented with a palpable right flank mass.
- Radiological imaging identified a solid, multinodular intrarenal tumor.
Findings:
- Biopsy confirmed the intrarenal tumor was lymphoblastic lymphoma.
- This highlights a rare presentation of pediatric lymphoma.
Implications:
- Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for pediatric renal masses.
- This case underscores the importance of considering lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of intrarenal tumors in children.