A Case of Wilms' Tumor Arising in Horseshoe Kidney.
- Author:
Jin Su PARK
1
;
Sang Hun BAEK
;
Jin Kyu LIM
;
Jae Hoon CHOI
;
Jung Seog HWA
;
Ky Hyun CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Wilms' tumor;
Horseshoe kidney
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Kidney*;
Wilms Tumor*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2001;42(5):550-552
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Wilms' tumor is the most common renal malignancy in childhood. However Wilms' tumor originating in horseshoe kidney is rare. We present a case of Wilms' tumor arising from the isthmus of horseshoe kidney, and aim to highlight the problems faced in the diagnosis and management.
