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KMID : 1218220110030020063
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Urology
2011 Volume.3 No. 2 p.63 ~ p.65
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Huge Synchronous Bilateral Wilms’ Tumor
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Lee Chun-Woo
Kim Jong-Won
Kim Kun-Suk
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Abstract
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Wilms’ tumor is the most common malignant renal tumor of children. Wilms’ tumor usually originates from the renal parenchyma and grows by expanding into the surrounding tissue. Approximately 5% of children with Wilms’ tumor present with bilateral disease. The aim of the treatment is to achieve a high cure rate while maintaining an adequate long-term renal function. The authors of this report assessed the feasibility and outcome of nephron-sparing surgery in patients with bilateral Wilms’ tumor who were treated at a single institution.
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KEYWORD
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Bilateral Wilms’ tumor, Nephron-sparing surgery, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
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