Unusual evolution of Wilms tumor in a patient with Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome |
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Authors: | C Rey A del Molino F Santos S Malaga M Crespo |
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Institution: | Department of Pediatrics, N.S. Covadonga Hospital, Asturias, Spain. |
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Abstract: | A very unusual case of Wilms tumor in a child with Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome is presented. The patient had his first metastasis after a disease-free interval longer than three years. Later, he developed spinal epidural involvement. Both data emphasize the oncogenic potential of Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome in children and support the contention that Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome worsens the prognosis of Wilms tumor. Patients with Wilms tumor associated to Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome should receive intensive therapy as well as close and prolonged follow-up in spite of apparent tumor remission. |
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