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Metachronous Wilms tumor in the contralateral kidney

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: • Nephrogenic rests, bilateral disease, and genetic predisposition increase risk of metachronous Wilms’ tumor. • Metachronous Wilms' tumor can occur more than five years after the primary tumor. • Follow-up in individuals predisposed to bilateral disease should be performed beyond five years after initial treatment.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2017.08.022

Authors: Aaron Smith, Hubert Swana, David Miller, Vincent Giusti, Mark Rich

Institutions: University of Central Florida, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Language: English

Topic: Renal and related cancers

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130