Title of article :
WILMS’ TUMOR: PRESENTING AS HUGE ABDOMINAL MASS
Author/Authors :
Munir, Akhtar Gomal Medical College - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Ahmad, Wasim Gomel Medical College - Department of Surgery, Pakistan
Abstract :
Wilms’ tumor or nephroblastoma accounts for more than 95% of all kidney tumors in children. It is usually discovered during the first few years of life. It is usually unilateral but can occur bilaterally. It is among the intermediate tumors of the kidney with clear metastatic potential, especially to the lungs. Chemotherapy followed by surgery is the standard treatment. We present a case of Wilms’ tumor in 18 months old female child
Keywords :
Wilms’ tumor , Kidney , Nephrectomy
Journal title :
GOMAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Journal title :
GOMAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES