Wilms tumor: unusual manifestations

Pediatr Radiol. 1995 Nov:25 Suppl 1:S76-86.

Abstract

Wilms tumor is an important renal malignancy with which pediatric radiologists must be familiar. Although the imaging features are usually typical for renal masses, unusual imaging features of Wilms tumor may confound the imaging physician. This review highlights the less common imaging appearances of Wilms tumor which pediatric radiologists may encounter.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Kidney Diseases, Cystic / etiology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating
  • Neuroblastoma / diagnosis
  • Varicocele / etiology
  • Wilms Tumor / complications*
  • Wilms Tumor / diagnosis*