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Lymphangioma of the right kidney in an infant boy
R F Caduff1, M G Schwöbel, U V Willi
1Department of Pathology, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
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This case report highlights a rare cystic lymphangioma in a 9-month-old boy. Renal lymphangiomas, though uncommon in children, are crucial to consider in diagnosing unilateral kidney masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cystic lymphangiomas of the kidney are exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric patients.
- Clinical and radiological findings in this case mimicked a malignant renal tumor.
- Renal lymphangiomas present a diagnostic challenge due to their rarity and varied presentation.
Abstract:
A 9-month-old boy with a primary cystic lymphangioma of the right kidney is reported. The clinical and radiological features favored a malignant tumor. Histology revealed the lesion to be a lymphangioma; the diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry and chemical analysis of the intracystic fluid. Lymphangiomas of the kidney are rare in adults; they are even rarer in infants and children. Nevertheless, renal lymphangiomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of multicystic, unilateral renal masses, independent of the age of the patient.