Management of Wilms’ tumor in a horseshoe kidney at the time of COVID-19 pandemic: A case report.
- Author:
Patrick U. Avellano
;
Jose Modesto B. Abellera
;
Russel Alegarbes
;
Nino P. Isabedra
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
: COVID-19 pandemic;
Wilms’ tumor, horseshoe kidney
- From:
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties
2021;76(2):73-78
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Wilms’ tumor is one of the most frequent tumors in childhood. The
incidence of Wilms’ tumor in a horseshoe kidney is estimated at 0.4
to 0.9%. It is highly treatable but a fast growing tumor. Management
of cancer patients has become a dilemma for surgeons, due to the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health care sector globally.
Reported here is a rare case of a 2 year old boy, diagnosed with
Wilms’ tumor in a horseshoe kidney. This report aimed to highlight
the multimodality treatment of Wilms' tumor and the modifications
to cancer diagnostic and treatment protocols to adapt to the current
health care crisis brought about by the pandemic.
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