Abstract
Wilms tumors are the most common renal malignancy of childhood, often presenting as
asymptomatic abdominal masses. These tumors can occur either in a unilateral or bilateral
fashion, with bilateral tumors more commonly associated with various genetic syndromes
and familial inheritance with some known loci. Bilateral tumors present challenges
with regards to balancing oncologic control with renal function. Here, we present
an unusual case of a young female patient diagnosed with bilateral Wilms tumors on
the background of a strong family history and unknown genetic loci.
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Publication history
Published online: November 06, 2021
Accepted:
October 24,
2021
Received in revised form:
October 15,
2021
Received:
July 20,
2021
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
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