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[Wilm's tumor in a 3-year-old boy]
E Hasanbegović1, S Sabanović, A Bajraktarević
1Pedijatrijska klinika, Klinicki centar Sarajevo.
Medicinski Arhiv
|January 1, 1997
Summary
A young boy diagnosed with Wilms tumor (a type of kidney cancer) showed metastatic disease in the stomach and lungs. Following surgery and a novel treatment protocol, he is now in remission with a good prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Wilms tumor is the most common pediatric kidney cancer.
- Early detection and novel treatment protocols are crucial for improving outcomes.
Observation:
- A 3.5-year-old boy presented with a left kidney tumor and metastatic disease to the upper stomach and lungs.
- The patient underwent nephrectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Findings:
- Pathological-histological (P-H) diagnosis confirmed Wilms tumor.
- Treatment followed the new UKW3 protocol, with partial therapy in the UK and completion locally.
- The patient currently shows no signs of disease.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful application of a novel treatment protocol for advanced Wilms tumor.
- The patient's current remission and good prognostic criteria suggest a high likelihood of cure.
- Further research into the UKW3 protocol's efficacy in pediatric kidney cancer is warranted.