Partial nephrectomy in cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma

Authors
Rajangam, K Narasimhan, KL Trehan, A Rawal, A Radotra, B Rao, KLN
Citation
K. Rajangam et al., Partial nephrectomy in cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma, J PED SURG, 35(3), 2000, pp. 510-512
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00223468 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
510 - 512
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3468(200003)35:3<510:PNICPD>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma (CPDN) is an uncommon renal neoplasm in children. It is now recognized as a tumor with low but definite malignant potential. The authors report a patient that was treated with pa rtial nephrectomy and chemotherapy with successful outcome. The literature on CPDN is briefly discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.