| Adult Wilms' tumor associated with polycythemia--a case report. | |
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PMID: 11416958 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Both Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma) in adults and polycythemia in Wilms' tumor are rare. Herein we report an extremely rare case of adult Wilms' tumor associated with polycythemia. A 41-year-old female was incidentally found to have right renal mass by abdominal sonography in a routine health examination. Laboratory examination revealed polycythemia (hemoglobin 20.2 g/dL). Although physical examination was unremarkable, CT scan revealed an homogeneous mass at the middle pole of right kidney, and chest x-ray revealed no metastatic lesions. Right radical nephrectomy was performed smoothly. Grossly, the tumor of 5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm in size was well circumscribed, and had no vascular structure or collecting system involvement. Microscopic features were consistent with adult nephroblastoma. The post-operative course was uneventful. At follow-up, the patient was well, showed no evidence of recurrence and her hemoglobin level had returned to normal (hemoglobin 14.5 g/dl). We suggest that the relationship between polycythemia and Wilms' tumor should be carefully evaluated before surgical treatment. |
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Authors:
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C W Chen; S P Huang; Y C Li; Y H Chou; C H Huang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Volume: 17 ISSN: 1607-551X ISO Abbreviation: Kaohsiung J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2001 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-06-21 Completed Date: 2001-07-05 Revised Date: 2006-08-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100960562 Medline TA: Kaohsiung J Med Sci Country: China (Republic: 1949- ) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan. |
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Adult Female Humans Kidney Neoplasms / complications* Polycythemia / complications* Wilms Tumor / complications* |
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