Clinical and imaging features of rhabdoid tumor of the kidney

Rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (RTK) is a rare, highly malignant neoplasm of childhood. The clinical profile of this neoplasm differs from that of Wilms' tumor. We present two cases of RTK. In both our cases, large bulky masses with poorly defined margins and calcifications were demonstrated. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urologic radiology 1991-01, Vol.13 (2), p.94-97
Hauptverfasser:	Jafri, S Z, Freeman, J L, Rosenberg, B F, Cacciarelli, A, Madrazo, B L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - therapeutic use Child, Preschool Diagnostic Imaging Female Humans Infant Kidney - pathology Kidney Neoplasms - diagnosis Kidney Neoplasms - drug therapy Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Rhabdoid tumor of the kidney (RTK) is a rare, highly malignant neoplasm of childhood. The clinical profile of this neoplasm differs from that of Wilms' tumor. We present two cases of RTK. In both our cases, large bulky masses with poorly defined margins and calcifications were demonstrated. The clinical and imaging findings are compared with other childhood renal neoplasms.
ISSN:	0171-1091
DOI:	10.1007/BF02924598