A Rare Entity on Paediatric RCC with Sarcomatoid Variation

Authors

  • Anuj Mahajan Department of Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Manga-Lore, Karnataka, India.
  • Prashanth Adiga Department of Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Manga-Lore, Karnataka, India.
  • Vivek Pai Department of Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Manga-Lore, Karnataka, India.
  • Keerthi Raj b Department of Surgery, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v1/1902B

Keywords:

Paediatric RCC, Non-Wilms’ tumours, radical nephrectomy in children

Abstract

Background: Malignant renal masses in paediatric age group are mostly Wilms’ tumour. RCC is very rare in this age group, papillary variant being the most common. Sarcomatoid variation occurs in 5% of adult RCC, while it is extremely rare in children. No treatment protocol exists in the management of paediatric RCC.

Aims: We present a case of 10-year-old child presenting with an asymptomatic left flank mass.

Case Presentation: Here, we present a case of 10-year-old female who presented with left flank mass. Radi- cal nephrectomy was done which showed clear cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid variant on histopathological examination.

Conclusion: Children can develop RCC with sarcomatoid variant. However, more research and long-term follow-up are required before a therapy strategy and prognostication criteria can be developed.

Published

2022-03-09

How to Cite

Anuj Mahajan, Prashanth Adiga, Vivek Pai, & Keerthi Raj. (2022). A Rare Entity on Paediatric RCC with Sarcomatoid Variation. New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 1, 194–198. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v1/1902B

Issue

New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 1

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