Perirenal hemorrhage as first presentation of Wilms tumor

Pediatr Radiol. 2006 Jul;36(7):714-7. doi: 10.1007/s00247-006-0168-4. Epub 2006 Apr 27.

Abstract

Wilms tumor typically presents as an abdominal mass, though occasionally patients present with other manifestations. We report a case of a child presenting with a perirenal hemorrhage and an initially occult Wilms tumor, found only on subsequent renal arteriography. Symptoms in this patient were caused by the presence of perirenal and subcapsular hemorrhage rather than the tumor itself. Despite an unusual presentation, we need to consider underlying neoplasia in children with renal hemorrhage and the absence of a history of trauma. Follow-up studies might help clarify initial negative imaging results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wilms Tumor / complications
  • Wilms Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wilms Tumor / surgery