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ABSTRACT: We present the first case of Wilms' tumor, pancreatic islet cell carcinoma, and pheochromocytoma affecting the same individual. This case underscores the importance of repeat biopsies in patients with multiple neoplasms to confirm the diagnosis and guide management.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery 04/2008; 43(3):E25-9. · 1.45 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Primary renal rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare entity. We report on a pediatric patient who, despite having multiple metastases to the lung on presentation, is free of disease 28 months after radical nephrectomy combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery 01/2008; 42(12):e17-20. · 1.45 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An 8-year-old boy who presented with a mediastinal mass, pulmonary infiltrates, and disseminated intravascular coagulation was diagnosed with lymphangiomatosis. Despite medical management, he developed multiple organ failure and died. The authors discuss the diagnostic findings, medical management, and pathology and review 52 additional cases of thoracic lymphangiomatosis from the literature. Patients presented with chylothorax (49%), a mass (47%), pulmonary infiltrates (45%), bone lesions (39%), splenic lesions (19%), cervical involvement (15%), disseminated intravascular coagulation (9%), and skin involvement (7%). Children (<16 years) had a worse prognosis than older patients (39% vs. 0% mortality). All patients who died had either parenchymal lung involvement or pleural effusion. Thoracic lymphangiomatosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of a mediastinal mass with pulmonary findings.
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 03/2004; 26(2):136-41. · 1.16 Impact Factor
