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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2018; 28(02): 247-249
DOI: 10.4103/ijri.IJRI_279_17
Paediatric Imaging

Wilm’s tumor presenting with scrotal varicocele in an 11-month-old boy

Bukunmi M Idowu
Departments of Radiology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile‑Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Adebayo G Tanimola
Departments of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile‑Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Abstract

This is a case report of Wilms’ tumor which presented with varicocele in an 11-month old infant. The age of the patient and the uncommon mode of presentation are the unique features of this case. This case emphasizes the need to exclude a renal tumor in children with scrotal varicoceles.

Keywords

Nephroblastoma - pediatrics - sonography - varicocele - Wilms’ tumor


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26. Juli 2021

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