Recurrent Wilms tumour presenting as bilateral pneumothoraces

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2003 Apr;23(4):645-6. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(03)00028-9.

Abstract

We report the case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with bilateral pneumothoraces secondary to recurrent Wilms' tumour, 10 years following the initial treatment of her tumour. Recurrent Wilms' tumour presenting as bilateral pneumothorax so long after the original diagnosis has not previously been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm, Residual
  • Pneumothorax / diagnosis
  • Pneumothorax / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors
  • Wilms Tumor / complications*
  • Wilms Tumor / diagnosis