Open AccessClear cell sarcoma of kidney: A rare entity
Author(s) -
Nirupma Lal,
Atin Singhai
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of medical and paediatric oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0975-2129
pISSN - 0971-5851
DOI - 10.4103/0971-5851.92817
Subject(s) - clear cell sarcoma , medicine , wilms' tumor , sarcoma , pathology , neoplasm , kidney
Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney is an uncommon renal neoplasm of childhood. It represents one of the most common unfavorable tumors included in National Wilms′ Tumor Study Group clinical protocols. We came across this rare tumor in a 2-year-old male child. The case report is followed by discussion, stating the differentiating features between Wilms′ and clear cell sarcoma, histological details, treatment, and prognostication.